- Yorkshire Water issued a "do not drink" warning for tap water in nearly 200 postcodes across High Bentham, Low Bentham, and Burton in Lonsdale due to above-average levels of coliform bacteria.
- Coliform bacteria, often found in the digestive systems of humans and animals, can indicate the presence of harmful bacteria and cause gastrointestinal issues.
- Residents were advised to boil water before consumption or use bottled water provided by Yorkshire Water.
- After further testing and monitoring, Yorkshire Water lifted the boil water notice, confirming that the water met their usual high standards.
- The company apologised for the inconvenience and thanked residents for their patience.
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