Early morning on June 10, the Minooka village sent out a boil order because E. coli bacteria and total coliform bacteria were found present in Minooka’s water supply.

E. coli can cause severe stomach problems and is extremely dangerous for children, elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

“When I first heard about the boil alert, I was mostly worried about my little sisters, since E. coli is especially harmful for young children,” Carmella Russell, senior, said, “However, we recently got a water dispenser in our house so we are using that for all the water we will use. It was pretty scary at first though, this isn’t the kind of thing you’d think would happen in Minooka.”

The Herald News reported that  bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth,washing dishes, and making food.

If not bottled, the water needs to be boiled to burn and kill bacteria.

“Using bottled water for everything is a bit weird,” Trinity Heisler, sophomore, said. “It seems you have to be careful about how much you use.”

Students and parents alike believe that Minooka officials  should’ve alerted the town differently than from email.

“I think it would be a better idea for them to call everyone so more people would be informed sooner,” Heisler said.

As the day went on and more people were aware of the alert, and water began to start getting low.

“We aren’t going to get another shipment until tomorrow morning around 8,” a Jewel-Osco employee said.

Students who work around town mention how some routine is changed because of the water. Most of the fast food chains have decided not to sell certain menu items because of the alerts.

“Dunkin isn’t selling coffee,” Devin McKnight, senior, said. “ We are only selling donuts, bottled drinks, and ice cream.”

According to the alert, many tests are being done on the water and a full report will be out by Sunday, June 12.

Residents of Channahon are not under the boil alert.