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Food Safety Report: E. Coli detected in Water Wells in Palmer.
4 years ago •source westernmassnews.com
Palmer, Massachusetts, United States
E. Coli was recently detected in water samples from wells in town. Palmer leaders said this contamination was found in the water last Tuesday and the wells were put out of service on Wednesday. Palmer leaders warned the town's water district customers that E. Coli, which comes from fecal matter, was found in three out of five water samples from one of the town wells on July 29th. E. Coli can pose health risks to children and the elderly.In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Source: www.westernmassnews.com/news/developing-well-water-in-palmer-contaminated-with-e-coli/article_0538bc08-f33b-11eb-8fd8-6b2ce86a423b.html | Symptoms: Fever, Diarrhea
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