Laurel's water supply contains dangerous bacteria, boil notice issued
LAUREL, MS (WDAM)- On Thursday, just before 6 p.m., The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a boil water alert for customers who receive drinking water from the City of Laurel water supply.
Water sampling showed the presence of E. coli. bacteria. Laurel contracts its water and sewer system maintenance to a private company named United Water Project; spokesperson with the company Randy Dace said one of the 25 water samples tested positive during its monthly state test.




















