WILLIAMS BAY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource issued a "do not drink" order in Williams Bay for its water system after tests confirmed dangerously high levels of nitrites, affecting approximately 3,000 residents.

The Walworth County Department of Health told TMJ4 that two cases of methemoglobinemia (known as "blue baby syndrome") triggered an investigation that led to this order. Methemoglobinemia occurs when there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

"This is probably the most significant incident affecting the community since we've been living here," said Gene Ullrich, a Williams Bay resident.

Ullrich and his wife have lived in Williams Bay for more than 20 years. They learned about the order through a village email Wednesday night then alerted their neighbors.

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