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Brainerd residents are advised to boil their water before consuming it due to contamination with total coliform bacteria. The advisory was issued by Brainerd Public Utilities, and residents are instructed to boil tap water for one minute and let it cool before drinking. The contamination may have occurred during recent construction, and the affected area is the northern portion of Brainerd's distribution system. The issue is expected to be resolved by August 14. Total coliform bacteria can cause short-term health effects, particularly for vulnerable populations, and residents are urged to share the advisory with others who consume Brainerd's water.
