I just got word from Mark Houghton, superintendent of the Walpole Water System, that fecal coliform or e. coli bacteria were found at the Watkins Hill water supply in samples collected yesterday, most likely caused by the flooding. These bacteria can make you sick and are of particular concern to people with weakened immmune systems. May cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. BRING ALL WATER TO A BOIL FOR AT LEAST 2 MINUTES, AND LET IT COOL BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
NH Department of Environmental Services has been notified. For more info, call the Selectmen's Office at 756-3672. CCB
