BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Calhoun County health officials are determined to learn this weekend if the tap water there is safe for everyone to drink.
High levels of manganese were detected in the water, making contact with the water dangerous for infants.
The discovery has been scary to many people affected, sparking numerous of questions and rumors about who is safe to drink the tap water.
"I’m definitely not going to drink water out of the tap,” Wayne Hawley said, “I wouldn’t want any of my family members to drink it if it’s not safe."
Food for infants should be prepared with bottled water, because high manganese levels can cause developmental issues.
“She just turned one on May 26."
Van Vranken says most pets can drink local tap water without any risk.
"First off, it’s probably more healthy as well, because you don’t quite know where your water is coming from in the pipes,” Lowe said.
“But, it’s not that hard once you get used to it."
Officials are reminding people to not boil their water; it only makes manganese levels worse.