Will Artesia treat its water?: inhabitants concerned over chemicals used to stop E. coli

WochitBuy picture Artesia Mayor Phillip Burch speaks by inhabitants about the city's recent Ecoli outbreaks, Sept. 28 at the Artesia Center. (Photo: Adrian Hedden | Current-Argus)Buy PhotoMany inhabitants are worried about introducing chemicals to their drinking water, as Artesia is considering permanently handling its water supply in response to multiple Ecoli outbreaks in recent months. It's not something we need to be experienced at."MORE: Unknowns plague Artesia during Ecoli outbreakBuy picture Artesia inhabitant Talesha Beasley addresses city leaders about the city's recent Ecoli outbreaks, Sept. 28 at the Artesia Center. Buy picture The Artesia City Council discusses the recent Ecoli outbreak in the city's water system during an contingency meeting, Sept. 20 at Artesia City Hall. READ MORE:E. coli alert raised in Artesia after clean tests, inhabitants return to normalE. coli outbreak costs Artesia schools thousands to prevent studentsRead or Share this story: http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2017/09/29/artesia-water-treatment-residents-concerned-chemicals-used-stop-e-coli/717180001/

E. coli alert raised in Artesia after clean tests, inhabitants return to normal

A city-wide boil water alert, stemming from the discovery of Ecoli in the water supply on Sept. 16, was raised for all users Friday. The Fresh Mexico Environment section requires 2 days of clean tests before any alert could be lifted. Meanwhile, ambit businesses refused to serve beverages like soda, that Utilize city water. Buy picture The Artesia City Council discusses the recent Ecoli outbreak in the city's water system during an contingency meeting, Sept. 20 at Artesia City Hall. The city was under a nine-day boil water alert in July for a similar Ecoli outbreak.

Unknowns plague Artesia during Ecoli outbreak

according to WochitBuy picture The Artesia City Council discusses the recent Ecoli outbreak in the city's water system during an contingency meeting, Sept. 20 at Artesia City Hall. More: Ecoli outbreak costs Artesia schools thousandsFollowing the recent alert, Artesia Public Schools closed its 9 campuses on Monday & Tuesday, supplying bottled water to students & employees. Businesses across the city refuse to serve water or any output which Utilizes city water, like soda or ice. More:Second Ecoli breakout in Artesia prompts water boil advisoryArtesia can raise boil water alert after Ecoli outbreakThe pathogenic bacteria can move up or downstream, said Artesia's Infrastructure Director Byron Landfair, as Ecoli forms in colonies, traveling in the direction water flows. More:Chlorine added to Artesia water to battle E. coliE. coli in Artesia water 'no surprise' state specialized saysKunkel & her husband boiled water at house during the recent outbreak, bringing it to the restaurant for Utilize in washing produce.

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