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SYRACUSE — Culinary water is safe to drink for some Syracuse residents, but the waiting game continues for others.
City officials announced early Tuesday evening that all residents living on or east of 3000 West can use tap water. For residents living west of that street, the no-boil notice issued Friday remains in place.
Residents who may now use their water are asked to follow detailed instructions for flushing their homes by going to the city website.
The boil notice was first issued Friday after public works employees detected E. coli and coliform bacteria near 2000 West and 700 South. E. coli is no longer detected in water samples, but one of the 20 samples used Sunday tested positive for coliform bacteria, Syracuse City Manager Brody Brovero said.
Nearby Clinton remained under a water boil notice early Tuesday evening. Results taken from water samples in there are expected to be available Wednesday afternoon. City officials have promised to notify residents immediately once the notice is no longer required. Those with additional questions are asked to visit the city website.
Residents still affected by the boil order are asked not to use water from their home to drink, prepare food or give to pets before boiling it. The city also recommends against brushing teeth or making baby formula with the water. Refrigerated ice cubes should be thrown out.
