Burlington DPW: Treatment for E. Coli Has Begun, Should be Normal in Two Days
Treatment has begun following a positive test of E. coli in Burlington's water supply.
Burlington's Department of Public Works reported this afternoon that treatment has begun on the town's water supply after a routine test came out positive for trace amounts of the E. coli bacteria. Lisa Matarazzo of the town's Engineering Department said residents should avoid consuming tap water until further notice, but said treatment has begun and the town's water should be safe to drink in two days. Residents will be alerted when the town's water is safe again. The restriction includes all tap water, either for drinking or for hygienic activities such as teeth brushing. Also, any drink mixes, baby formulas, ice cubes or other uncooked items made with Burlington tap water after Sept. 20 should be discarded. Though the test results came …
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8:51 am on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
They did not know since the 20th. The test on 20th passed and the one on 28th failed. So the water "went bad" sometime between the 20th and 28th. And to be safe they ask to discard all items from 20th onwards. more ›