Lake Helen issues boil water advisory after E. coli detection

Lake Helen remains under a boil water notice after a second test confirmed the presence of E. coli bacteria in the municipal water supplyThe positive test results appeared in raw water samples rather than at distribution sites throughout the community.Before officials can lift the notice, the city must record two consecutive days of negative test results across six testing sites. The advisory could remain in effect until Friday, Sept. 18.E. coli first detected SaturdayThe city received its first positive test result for E. coli on Saturday, Sept. 12, prompting officials to issue the boil water advisory.To support residents during the advisory, the city distributed cases of bottled water. City staff are working to acquire additional pallets for another giveaway in the coming days.Lake Helen has experienced previous water quality complaints over the years, including reports of discolored water, odor and taste.Cause remains under investigationLake Helen City Administrator John Brant said