As per the suggestions by health officials in Sydney, water should be boiled before drinking so as to prevent any risk of illness from water contamination. According to the latest report, fearing a bacterium E. coli in the water, people are being advised to drink boiled water as well as take only sponge-bath.

A previous report by health experts had shown that E. coli bacterium was found in drinking water that was being supplied to Kariong area last Friday. Although, the virus detection had not led any announcement to be made such as drinking boiled water.

It has been found that no illness information due to water contamination on the New South Wales Central Coast has been provided to residents in the country till then. The delay in spreading awareness was due to a human error at a laboratory of Gosford City Council. Michael Redrup, operations manager of the council has admitted their mistake that it was due to a human error.

Now, investigators fear the recurrence of bacteria in drinking supply and have therefore been warning people to boil water properly before drinking. The director of the Central Coast's Public Health Unit, Doctor Peter Lewis has told the reporters that however, the level and possibility of bacterium E. coli was low. But, people must boil the drinking water before having it.

In addition, it was suggested by health experts that residents of the nation should only take sponge baths. It is being expected by health chiefs that the precautious measures, if taken properly, would help to bring the very low risks of bacteria to no risks at all. "The Boil Water Alert will stay until we can convince ourselves that everything is clear", said Michael Redrup from Gosford City Council.