Politics & Government
Latest Water Samples Test Negative for Bacteria
Boil/bottled water order remains in effect for Greendale despite initial test results on latest water samples negative for coliform bacteria.
The Village of Greendale issued an update today on the safety of its water supply, saying new samples taken do not indicate the presence of coliform bacteria in the water.
The latest samples were taken on Sunday, October 2 and additional samples are expected to be tested today.
"Per the DNR statutes, the Greendale Department of Public Works is conducting additional water sampling Sunday and today to confirm that no coliform bacteria are currently present in the water," said Mark Uecker, superintendent ofUtilities, Greendale Department of Public Works.
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"Final results are expected on Tuesday morning, at which time we will provide an update to Greendale residents."
DNR protocol requires a 24-hour testing period to be conducted on the samples however, so the precautionary boil/bottled water advisory remains in effect.
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Free bottled water will remain available for village residents today and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until the boil water advisory has been lifted.
Residents can pick up the water at the Department of Public Works, 6351 Industrial Loop, in Greendale.
Village officials had issued the boil/bottled water advisory on October 2 afterin the Village’s drinking water supply.
While coliform itself is not harmful, it can indicate the presence of other potentially harmful bacteria, and its presence is a violation of State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Regulations.
