Lake Helen distributes bottled water to residents after E. coli detected in well

Residents in Lake Helen are under a boil water notice after routine testing detected E. coli bacteria in one of the city's wells, prompting officials to take the well offline and distribute bottled water while additional testing is conducted.City officials said no illnesses have been reported. A city commissioner said the boil water notice was issued as a precaution to help keep residents safe.The affected well has been removed from service, and city crews are working to determine the source of the contamination. Officials expect testing to continue over the next several days before deciding on the next steps.On Monday, dozens of residents stopped by a distribution site on Lakeview Drive to pick up free cases of bottled water."It was high," one resident said when asked about their level of concern. "But I figured that the city was handling it."Another resident said the bottled water distribution has been a major help."This is invaluable. We can really use this," the resident said.The b