My question is, why have they not tested the water in the emergency well? Jerry
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From: Neila Seaman <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:43:11 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Fw: DNR press release regarding a drinking water advisory issued for Colesburg in Delaware County
For immediate release: August 13, 2011
COLESBURG RESIDENTS URGED TO DRINK BOTTLED WATER
COLESBURG - The main well for the city of Colesburg in Delaware County was knocked out by lightning on Saturday prompting an advisory that residents drink bottled water until a repair can be made and the water can be adequately tested for safety. Repairs will take at least another day.
The city will be switching to an emergency well to supply water and pressure to the town, however the water quality has not been tested in this well. There may be bacteria and/or nitrates in the water from this well.
What should residents do?
• DO NOT DRINK THE WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE FAUCET. Bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.
As an alternative to bottled water, bring all water drawn from the faucet to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. Boiling for a minute kills bacteria and other organisms in the water, but boiling longer than a minute can concentrate nitrates.
• Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria that if present indicate that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
• The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
What happened? What is being done?
The City is currently working to repair the main well. Residents will be informed when tests show no bacteria and there is no longer a need to boil water. The problem is expected to be fixed within approximately three days.
For more information, please contact the DNR Manchester Field Office at 563-927-2640 or Sue Miller at 563-920-1588 . General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.
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