NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township residents are still being impacted by the boil advisory issued last week after the township’s water system detected the presence of coliform bacteria in the water supply. 

According to NCT Public Works Manager BJ Stepien, the township routinely monitors for the presence of drinking water contaminants. After taking five test samples for coliform bacteria during Sept. 1, one of the samples showed the presence of coliform bacteria. Three follow up samples confirmed the presence of coliform bacteria.

Stepien said residents north of Silverbrook Avenue are safe from the boil order.

Routine samples continue to show coliform bacteria present in the water. The township has begun chlorinating the water system to resolve the presence of coliform bacteria. The township requires consecutive negative tests in order for the boil order to be lifted. Test results take 24 hours to process. Having tested sites on Monday, Stepien said the earliest the boil order could be lifted is Wednesday-Friday.

“We will inform you when our sampling shows that no bacteria are detected,” he said. “Please continue using boiled or bottled water until we notify you otherwise.”

Those with questions may contact Stepien at (269) 684-5647.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends these actions when dean dealing with a boil water advisory:

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