As Lehi officials struggled to pinpoint the cause of an E. coli outbreak that contaminated the city's pressurized irrigation system, the mayor and city council grilled health department administrators at a fact-finding meeting Tuesday night as to why there wasn't greater transparency and information-sharing.
LEHI — As Lehi officials struggled to pinpoint the cause of an E. coli outbreak that contaminated the city's pressurized irrigation system, the mayor and city council grilled health department administrators at a fact-finding meeting Tuesday night as to why there wasn't greater transparency and information sharing to help resolve the issue.
Officials also urged residents not to drink pressurized irrigation water, play in it, use it for bounce houses or slip-n-slides and also recommended people not eat uncooked produce from their personal gardens.The E. coli outbreak in Lehi has risen to 12 known cases. The city and CDC have issued specific precautions for residents in Utah County.
"If we could just find it — I know I'm asking the impossible because I'm sure you've looked — but finding the source is the answer," he said.
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