Weekend boil water order for Afton possibly triggered by sample error
Director of Environmental Health Services David Gorman said based upon the repeat sampling results, the Chenango County Health Department has lifted the BOIL WATER ORDER issued on September 16. The Village of Afton’s water supply currently meets the minimum standard for Public Water Supplies pursuant to the New York State Sanitary Code Part 5, subpart 5-1. Residents may now resume normal water activity. (Photo by Lilli Iannella)
AFTON — The Village of Afton issued a boil water advisory on Saturday, September 16, due to E. coli bacteria found in the the water system and reported in one out of two drinking water samples. The order was lifted yesterday.
Officials said the original finding may have been the result of a sample error.
Director of Environmental Health Services David Gorman said based upon the repeat sampling results, the Chenango County Health Department has lifted the boil water order. The water supply currently meets the minimum standard for Public Water Supplies pursuant to the New York State Sanitary Code Part 5, subpart 5-1. Residents may now resume normal water activity, reported the department.
“We were notified a little after close on Friday and collected the first sample on Saturday,” said Gorman.
Gorman explained it takes between 20 to 30 hours to receive samples back from the lab. The most recent update at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19; showed clear water from previous samples.
“The source of the contamination was investigated and findings were a sampling error,” he added. “We’re not sure what caused it. It could have been the way it was collected or something at the lab but it rarely happens with e.coli.”
Afton Mayor Patrick Dedman did not respond by press time.
The New York State Department of Health considers any confirmed E. coli positive samples as a public health hazard and a violation of drinking water standards.
The presence of Escherichia coli (E.coli) bacteria indicates that water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Harmful microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, nausea, headaches, cramps, and other symptoms. These symptoms may pose a special risk for infants and the elderly with severely compromised immune systems and if they persist; seek medical advice.
Area residents that wish to have their water tested can take samples to the Village of Sidney Water Treatment facility located at 72 Liberty Street. For further information call 607-561-2330.
Boil water information can be found on the Village of Afton web page. The page discloses how long to boil water and what it should be used for.
For more information, residents may contact the Environmental Division of the Chenango County Health Department at 607-337-1673.
Additional resources can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD and
https://www.health.ny.gov/.
Officials said the original finding may have been the result of a sample error.
Director of Environmental Health Services David Gorman said based upon the repeat sampling results, the Chenango County Health Department has lifted the boil water order. The water supply currently meets the minimum standard for Public Water Supplies pursuant to the New York State Sanitary Code Part 5, subpart 5-1. Residents may now resume normal water activity, reported the department.
“We were notified a little after close on Friday and collected the first sample on Saturday,” said Gorman.
Gorman explained it takes between 20 to 30 hours to receive samples back from the lab. The most recent update at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19; showed clear water from previous samples.
“The source of the contamination was investigated and findings were a sampling error,” he added. “We’re not sure what caused it. It could have been the way it was collected or something at the lab but it rarely happens with e.coli.”
Afton Mayor Patrick Dedman did not respond by press time.
The New York State Department of Health considers any confirmed E. coli positive samples as a public health hazard and a violation of drinking water standards.
The presence of Escherichia coli (E.coli) bacteria indicates that water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Harmful microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, nausea, headaches, cramps, and other symptoms. These symptoms may pose a special risk for infants and the elderly with severely compromised immune systems and if they persist; seek medical advice.
Area residents that wish to have their water tested can take samples to the Village of Sidney Water Treatment facility located at 72 Liberty Street. For further information call 607-561-2330.
Boil water information can be found on the Village of Afton web page. The page discloses how long to boil water and what it should be used for.
For more information, residents may contact the Environmental Division of the Chenango County Health Department at 607-337-1673.
Additional resources can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD and
https://www.health.ny.gov/.
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