The Region of Queens has closed the Cowie Well in Liverpool as Nova Scotia Public Health investigates a suspected case of E. coli in the area.
According to the municipality, public health officials contacted the region Thursday evening after an individual involved in the investigation reported recently accessing water from the well on Main Street.
The well was subsequently shut down and will remain closed until further notice.
Out of an abundance of caution, the municipality is advising anyone who collected water from the well on Wednesday or Thursday to boil it for at least one minute before consuming it.
Officials say the Cowie Well system uses filtration and UV disinfection and is tested weekly for contaminants, including E. coli.
The most recent water testing completed Tuesday showed no signs of contamination.
The Region of Queens says it continues working with Nova Scotia Public Health as the investigation continues.
