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Moore and East Point issue boil orders after tests

PUBLISHED Jul 10, 2026, 1:53 AM ET

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Moore, Oklahoma. City officials this week issued a boil-water order early Thursday afternoon after municipal testing detected E. coli in tap water samples; the alert affects areas east of I-35, south of SE 4th St., north of Indian Hills Road, and west of the Moore city limits, impacting nearly 15,000 residents. Moore's city manager, Brooks Mitchell, said a random Wednesday sample tested positive and expanded sampling returned positive results by 11:30 Thursday morning; officials said they are continuing testing while advising residents to boil water, and health guidance recommends boiling for at least one minute; reporters noted many residents already had water on the stove, and East Point issued a precautionary advisory Saturday at 6:50 a.m.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Wednesday: A random municipal water sample in Moore tested positive for E. coli.
Thursday 11:30 a.m.: Expanded sampling in Moore returned additional positive results.
Thursday early afternoon: City of Moore issued a boil-water order affecting nearly 15,000 residents.
Reporters noted residents responding by boiling water immediately after the alert.
Saturday 6:50 a.m.: East Point issued a precautionary boil-water advisory while investigations continued.

News Intelligence

Your health and safety are at stake. E. coli in tap water can cause serious illness, especially in children and the elderly. If you're in the affected area, boil your water for at least one minute before using it. Keep an eye on local news for updates.

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Who Benefited

Local public health officials and water utility teams benefited by being able to quickly issue advisories, coordinate testing and communicate precautions to reduce exposure risks.

Who Impacted

Residents in the affected zones suffered inconvenience, potential health risk, and disruption to daily routines because of the boil order and limited safe tap water.

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Who Benefited

Local public health officials and water utility teams benefited by being able to quickly issue advisories, coordinate testing and communicate precautions to reduce exposure risks.

Who Impacted

Residents in the affected zones suffered inconvenience, potential health risk, and disruption to daily routines because of the boil order and limited safe tap water.