E Coli found in water at Erin Hills

Spectators at the US Open will be given free bottled water after E coli was discovered in a public water fountain at Erin Hills.

Nobody has been reported ill after drinking from the hydration facility during practice days, but it has now been shut down.

The USGA said in a statement: 'The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department notified the USGA that it identified evidence of E coli bacteria from a sample from one hydration station near the 12th hole at Erin Hills golf course.

'The water line to the hydration system was disconnected immediately and bottled water was provided to guests while we waited for the preliminary results to be confirmed by the public health department.

'The safety and security of our guests is of paramount importance to the USGA. Out of an abundance of caution, we will offer all guests complimentary bottled water at all four hydration stations throughout the duration of the championship.'

E coli bacteria can at the very least cause sickness and diarrhoea.

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