Residents near a new sinkhole in West Sumatra, Indonesia, are urged to stop collecting and drinking the water pooling there. Tests showed the water contains E. coli bacteria, which can cause serious stomach illnesses. The sinkhole appeared in a rice field in Limapuluh Kota Regency. Videos showed people lining up with bottles, believing the water had healing powers. However, authorities quickly warned this belief is false and dangerous. West Sumatra’s Deputy Governor, Vasko Ruseimy, said, "The water did not meet safe drinking standards." Experts linked the sinkhole to heavy rainfall, which triggered soil erosion underground, causing the collapse. Sinkholes form when underground spaces grow large enough to make the surface collapse suddenly. Water in such holes can be contaminated by animal waste, soil bacteria, and farming runoff. Even clear water may carry harmful germs. Officials stressed that drinking this sinkhole water could lead to illness. The event also highlights how misinformation can spread online, with people hoping natural events bring cures. Authorities cautioned, "Do not drink the water." They continue to monitor the sinkhole for signs it might grow larger or cause more damage. The real threat now is not just the hole but the health risk from unsafe water and viral false hopes.