Health Ministry officials on Wednesday afternoon, 30 Nissan 5774, announced a health alert for Jerusalem residents. Due to contaminants found in the Baka, Abu Tor, Talpiot, Tzur Baher, Silwan, Ras el-Amud, the Old City, and Mamilla areas, residents are advised to only ingest boiled water. For additional information residents may call the Gihon water company at *2070.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)