BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont health officials are warning homeowners against drinking from roadside natural springs as drought conditions leave some wells dry.

State health officials say some residents are turning to historic roadside spigots that once served communities as a water source. However, experts warn these springs are not regulated and may not be safe to drink.

The springs may contain E. coli or the parasite giardia, according to health officials. They recommend using the water only for non-drinking purposes like flushing toilets and washing clothes. If residents must drink the water, officials say it should be boiled first.

“There’s this large conception that people think that spring water is natural so it should be safe, but springs in particular in Vermont are not trea

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