Dangerous drinking water

Perry County, Miss. - The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the alert for people who receive drinking water from the Arlington Water Association.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency said it found some traces of the coliform bacteria in it.

Perry County residents are being asked to not drink water from the tap or from water fountains. Also, don't use ice unless it was made from boiled water.

There is no timetable to how long this will lasts.