Comments on: Local Water Company Reports Positive E-coli Test

By: Just Me

Just Me — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:38:51 +0000

I wish I had some confidence in the Walnut Hill water (EREC). Not only did we not get notification of the test. They failed to take the five test that were required within 24 hours after the positive test. By the way I did not get notification about the positive test until Jan. 13th.
At Christmas I woke up about 1:00 AM and was extremely sick. I could not understand why. I felt rather bad all day. When I received this notice I went on line and looked up the symptoms of E=Coli…….BINGO That was the very symptoms I had. Now I know what was in the water. Thank goodness my family
drank bottled water. EREC needs to do better than this.!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:42:01 +0000

REGARDING:
“in McDavid the water has a white milky look for over the past week and it’s not air because it does not dissipate.”

If a line is drained, full of air, then filled with high pressure water, a lot of air will disolve into the water. When the pressure drops from around 140 psig down to 0 psig coming out the faucet, the air can come out of suspension just like opening a bottle of RC Cola. It would be very small bubbles which would take much longer to leave than big bubbles.

If that is it, pour a clear glass of your milky water and see if the water clears up in 5 or ten minutes, maybe even quicker.

David for all members of the Anderson family

By: Glennice Fryson

Glennice Fryson — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:00:27 +0000

Whatever? on January 25th, 2016 9:06, I agree with yourpost. When out and when buying, younever now what you ae getting orconsuming. You cannot trust any company to care about your health and safety. It’s our responsibility to have common sense. If the water looks strange or smells strange, don’t drink it. Even bottled water is not completely void of contamination potential. And I could tell you horror stories regarding extra items found in my prepackaged salads or foods. Tripled wash is not safe and I tend to wonder what they wash it with because I have never had or found a package yet to not contain grit and most also contain little flying critters. We best first wash, cook, boil, desanitize anything and everything going into our bodies. And definitely, before consumption, pray over the food or beverages. It’s not a safe world anymore and definitely something that gets in can wreak havoc on your body causing grve illness or death.

By: JustStop

JustStop — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:41:19 +0000

It is highly likely that the samples could have sat and been exposed due to mishandling at the testing facility. This is actually quite common, which is why they require the testing immediately after within 24 hours along with the required notice. However, they did not follow-up on their end for safety measures, which is quite surprising if the employees live on the system. Hopefully the publicity of this will bring more awareness on their behalf.

By: Ponderosa hill

Ponderosa hill — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:33:58 +0000

Att Retired : Don’t think it matters what one “Thinks” all they have to do is follow directions……there are among us people with very depressed immune systems due to health issues….Sounds like oversight (management ) needs re-vamping. With our litigious society/system is would sure behoove the owners to be more demanding of following the regulations in place.

By: Retired

Retired — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:33:47 +0000

I think that since the distribution samples were all negative for total coliform it posed no threat. Hope all our local water suppliers will take note and be vigilant.

By: Danny

Danny — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:30:53 +0000

If you have cloudy water you need to call the water company and report it. Not reporting an issue with your water not only puts you at risk but your neighbors, and family as well. I know the people at the water company and they are not only employees but users, and have family that are users of the system. not only do they have a vested interest in their jobs but they are very conscientious and take the responsibility of keeping our water system functioning and safe very seriously. And for everyone that says ” I only drink bottled water” where do you think that water comes from? Then there is the cheap plastic bottles it is shipped in. Studies are being done to determine if the levels of VCM’s, released in the water contained in these bottles, are harmful to your health. Maybe we all should all put down a well. Oh how I remember those days. It was my job as kid to make sure the pump was wrapped and the light was on, and if it froze Momma wasn’t happy. NAH, these days, I’ll keep my CWW account and keep the wife happy. So to all the water systems employees that keeps the water flowing thanks!!!

By: Real Issue

Real Issue — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:19:23 +0000

The real issue is not the one bad test — we all understand that it could have been a false positive for any number of reasons.

The problem is the lack of response, the lack of followup and the lack of notification to the state and public as required by LAW. Those laws are in place to make sure our drinking water is safe. They should be followed.

By: Linda Kelly

Linda Kelly — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:50:35 +0000

I live in walnut hill and of course got the letter. Very late delivery after the findings. May explain sickness lately that I have never experienced before. It would have been nice since we do pay for this service to have gotten the notification sooner and there been avenues to take to safeguard who is consuming this water. The letter said there was nothing to do to safeguard. Well to the person who said other greater matters to worry about you must not be drinking the water. If indeed there is e-coli that is serious. Hope they get what is important together to provide the services to safeguard people’s health.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:16:39 +0000

How would you know, what are the side effects, I had to go to the Dr. several times during this with chronic stomach problems. would the Dr. have tested for this in test ran?