LaX water safe again-No illnesses reported

The boil advisory on LaCrosse water was lifted last Friday, clearing residents to use water straight from the tap.

A boil advisory issued by the State Department of Health had been in effect for one week after samples of the city’s water supply showed traces of E. coli.

Don Keeney, LaCrosse water manager, said state health officials informed him the water was once again safe to drink Friday night.

Michael Baker, Whitman County’s environmental health director, said state Department of Health employees were in department-wide meetings most of Friday, and returned the clear signal shortly after 5...