E. coli found in carrier Abraham Lincoln’s water

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E. coli found in carrier Abraham Lincoln’s water
By Geoff Ziezulewicz
Oct 14, 05:09 PM
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln prepare to slack lines on the fantail Oct. 3 as the ship pulls into San Diego. E. coli bacteria was recently found in the ship's water. (MC3 Han Puyu/Navy)

E. coli bacteria was found in the potable water aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln last month, but Navy officials said Friday that they do not believe that was the cause of the ship’s drinking water becoming cloudy and smelly a few weeks ago.

“There have been no confirmed cases of illness related to the ship’s water, but the Abraham Lincoln medical department continues to closely monitor their Sailors for any potential symptoms,” the Navy said in a statement Friday.

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