Trion, Ga., Mayor Benjamin Perry said federal inspectors advised residents to wait at least one more day before drinking water from their taps.

Mr. Perry said crews from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took samples of the water Sunday and released results today showing bacteria levels still remained too high.

He said the city had conducted tests that came back clean, but the EPA wanted to give the water another day to clear before giving the OK. Results from new tests should be available today.

Currently residents are advised against drinking the water, but can use it in cooking after it has been boiled, the mayor explained. Chattooga County has been declared a federal and state disaster area after severe flooding last week.