Infected tap water in Lancashire 'must be boiled', authorities say

Hundreds of thousands of people in Lancashire are being warned to boil their tap water before use to kill a microscopic bug. Tests at a water treatment plant have found traces of cryptosporidium, which can cause sickness and diarrhoea. The warning covers a large area of Lancashire including Blackpool, Preston, Chorley and the Fylde coast. Water firm United Utilities are advising all customers to boil their water for all drinking, food preparation and teeth brushing as a precaution until further notice. The alert sparked panic buying of bottled water, with stocks snapped up at supermarkets, shops and petrol stations across the county. Residents can continue to use tap water without boiling for general domestic purposes such as bathing, flushing toilets or washing clothes.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11789187/Infected-tap-water-in-Lancashire-must-be-boiled-authorities-say.html

Isn't Lancashire in the UK?