Saturday, May 30, 2015

E-coli found in two water wells at Alligator Point

May 28, 2015

Well 4/5 Tested Positive for Fecal Contamination
Alligator Point Water Resource District, PWS# 1190013

TO:  CUSTOMERS OF THE ALLIGATOR POINT WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

Our water system detected fecal indicators (E. coli) in two of our wells during routine monthly assessment sampling of our wells and distribution system. As our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.

On May 28, 2015, we learned that two of our routine untreated well samples collected were E. coli-positive. We are now conducting additional sampling of the wells to determine the extent of the problem and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the source of the contamination. All samples that were taken in the water distribution system showed no signs of bacteria.  Accordingly, there is no need to boil your water at this time.  The wells were immediately removed from service upon notification of the results by the laboratory that performed the analyses.
           
What is being done? 
We are conducting a thorough investigation and additional sampling to determine the source of the contamination and will be working with the State Department of Environmental Protection to implement corrective actions to ensure that our water supplies are protected against contamination. We will keep you informed of the steps we are taking to protect your drinking water and will provide information on any steps you should be taking, until this problem is corrected.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT:


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Sara Turner
Office Manger

850-349-2274


http://live.oysterradio.com/

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