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Chenowith Water PUD lifts boil water order after testing negative for E. coli bacteria

Chenowith Water district has lifted its boil water order after receiving a negative result for the presence of E. coli bacteria in its water system today, July 19. The PUD tested positive for the bacteria on July 14 and 15. E. coli can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. PUD operators added chlorine to the water system over the weekend to kill bacteria.