(Spirit Lake Reservation, ND) — Spirit Lake Reservation residents are advised not to consume the local water supply. Samples from the water found levels of Manganese that officials deemed unsafe. The water should not be used for drinking or cooking purposes, but only for bathing and laundry. Boiling the water will not make it safe to drink. Bottled water will continue to be distributed to all households today, with water filtration pitchers provided at a later date.
