Kannapolis customers face ongoing boil water advisory after E. coli detection

10 articles · Updated · WSOC Charlotte · Apr 24

City officials confirm the advisory remains for most Kannapolis water customers, with free bottled water distributed at 1401 Bethpage Road and some Concord-supplied neighborhoods cleared for normal use.
Health officials have suspended restaurant operations, issued safety guidance to hospitals and care facilities, and completed water line flushing while awaiting test results to confirm water safety.
Businesses and residents continue to face disruptions, with schools dismissed early, events canceled, and bottled water in high demand as the city works to resolve the contamination issue.

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