BOX ELDER COUNTY — Tremonton city leaders lifted a brief boil water advisory early Monday after comprehensive testing confirmed the municipal drinking water supply remains safe and free of E. coli bacteria.
The public advisory was originally put into place Sunday following severe regional storms and flash flooding that muddied water around a local pump station. Municipal workers took the facility offline as a precaution and collected eight water samples to test for potential bacterial contamination.
Shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, city officials announced that all eight test samples came back negative for E. coli bacteria, allowing them to officially lift the advisory.
“We take the health of our residents and the quality of our drinking water very seriously, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while this issue was addressed,” the city said in a statement.
Despite the clear test results, city leaders are encouraging residents to flush their internal water systems by running taps for at least two minutes. Officials also recommend cleaning faucet aerator screens, sanitizing sinks and fixtures, and draining any standing water from water-using appliances, such as ice machines, beverage makers, and hot water heaters.
E. coli typically enters drinking water through human or animal waste. Ingesting contaminated water can trigger symptoms such as nausea, headaches, and diarrhea, with vulnerable populations—including young children and senior citizens—at risk of experiencing more severe illness.
City leaders urged any residents who notice abnormal or discolored water coming from their taps to report the issue to Tremonton City immediately at 435-257-9500.