A popular vacation spot near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, was under a " do not drink order " after high levels of nitrite were found in the drinking water, forcing one of the area's most popular restaurants to close temporarily "out of an abundance of caution."

The order, for Williams Bay, was issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wednesday. A letter from Williams Bay Village President Adam Jarmillio said the order would remain in effect "until the nitrite levels throughout the system are acceptable."

Williams Bay Waterworks also issued an alert about the nitrites Wednesday, advising residents in the village to "not use the tap water for drinking and cooking until further notice."

Bottled water distribution to residents began Thursday and was expected to continue next wee

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