Lake Helen issues boil water notice after E. coli found in well

The City of Lake Helen has issued a boil water notice and is distributing free cases of bottled water to residents after one of the city’s wells tested positive for E. coli.The city was notified of the positive test sample by U.S. Water on Saturday. Dozens of residents gathered at the Creative Arts Center to receive cases of bottled water as the boil water notice disrupts daily routines and local commerce.The boil water notice has affected local businesses across the city. Jennifer Hendricks, owner of Lil Café in Lake Helen, made the decision to close her establishment completely until the water issue is resolved.“Can’t have my coffee or sweet tea that everybody likes to get,” Hendricks said. “I don’t need anyone to get sick from drinking water that has E. coli in it.”Residents lined up at the distribution site, though some expressed concern over whether the provided supplies would meet their household needs. Kelly, a Lake Helen resident, picked up bottled water for her family.“I mean