San Diego Water E. Coli Lawsuit Attorney

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What's the Problem?

The California Water Resources Board issued the drinking water advisory [1.] on August 23, 2023, after a water line in Imperial Beach tested positive for E.coli, indicating the water could be contaminated with human or animal waste, according to NBC San Diego [2.].

Residents of affected areas were urged to boil their water through the weekend and some schools canceled classes as a result of the problem.

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Which Areas are Affected?

A spokesperson with Cal American Water Company (CAWC), the service provider in the area, said the San Diego boil water advisory affects the following areas:

• Coronado south of Fiddler's Cove
• All of Imperial Beach
• Parts West Chula Vista serviced by CAWC
• Parts of West San Ysidro serviced by CAWC
• Parts of the city of San Diego included in the map below

The boil water advisory for impacted areas is expected to last at least until 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2023. Residents and businesses relying on around 17,000 water connections in Southwestern San Diego County are impacted.

Health Effects of E. Coli in Drinking Water

Consumption of unboiled drinking water that has been contaminated with E. coli bacteria may result in the following adverse effects:

• Diarrhea
• Cramps
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Other symptoms

Residents of affected areas should boil all water for at least 3 minutes and let it cool before using it. Whenever possible, bottled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, and food preparation.

CDC Guidance on San Diego Boil Water Advisory

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued the following guidance for residents under the boil water advisory:

Handwashing

• You can use tap water and soap to wash your hands during a boil water advisory.
• Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water thoroughly for at least 20 seconds followed by rinsing them well under running water.
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based (<60%) hand sanitizer.

Bathing and showering

• Do not to swallow any water when bathing during a boil water advisory.
• Be careful when bathing infants and young children. Consider a sponge bath to reduce the chance of children swallowing contaminated water.

Brushing teeth

• Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water. Do not use unboiled tap water.

Washing dishes

• Use disposable plates, cups, and utensils whenever possible during a boil water advisory.
• Household dishwashers are safe to use if:
• The water reaches a rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit, or if the unit has a sanitizing cycle.

Laundry

• It is safe to wash clothes as usual.

Cleaning

• Clean washable toys and surfaces with bottled water, boiled water, or water that has been disinfected with bleach.

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Again, if you or a loved one got sick after drinking San Diego water, you should contact our law firm immediately for a free case evaluation. You may be entitled to financial compensation by filing a suit and we can help.