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Boil Water Advisory in place in Havre due to potential giardiasis association with water supply
The following is a press release from the Department of Environmental Equality:. HAVRE, Mont. - Individuals recently sickened with giardiasis have been reported to public health officials. Giardiasis, a diarrheal disease illness caused by a waterborne parasite Giardia, is not common among Hill County residents. Investigation of these illnesses by public health officials determined that the illnesses may be associated with the City of Havre water supply, which has been on a health advisory since March 4, 2024. The City of Havre learned of the waterborne disease outbreak from Hill County Health Department on April 12, 2024. In an abundance of caution this Boil Water Advisory has been issued by the City of Havre. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791.
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