A tourist town in California is asking residents to use only boiled tap water or bottled water after E. coli was detected in drinking water sources.

Burnie Water District (BWD) Recommendations for boiling water July 12th, it is still valid after almost 10 days, according to ABC news. BWD started flushing and dechlorination process for local water system To disinfect and remove E. coli contaminants, a press release from the department said.

A boiling water advisory has been issued for residents of Burnie. E. coli was found to be present in the drinking water distribution system, according to the Burnie Water District. https://t.co/CWgDum0Zoz

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The dechlorination process began on July 17, according to a press release. As the next step in the process, selected water samples are analyzed for E. coli. (Related: Report: Unpleasant Findings Force Authorities to Immediately Close Popular Tourist Beaches)

“We are following a careful process to ensure drinking water is safe and healthy and to lift the boiling water advisory as soon as possible,” BWD wrote.

Burnie, California is a popular spot for tourists to visit Burnie Falls, ABC reported.

E. coli is a bacterium found in food and dirty water. according to Submit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). E. coli can cause symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, high fever and dehydration. In extreme cases, certain types of E. coli can cause kidney failure, according to the CDC.

inside Recommendations for boiling water, CDC Even if the water is filtered, it is recommended to boil the water for 1 minute and not use water from equipment connected to the water pipe. The CDC also recommends brushing your teeth with boiled or bottled water and using disposable plates, cups, and utensils.