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Updated: 8:29 PM Jun 28, 2008
UPDATE: All Greenville Water Safe To Drink
County Home Rd. residents have been cleared to drink the tap water after tests returned free of bacteria on Friday morning. Posted: 4:48 PM Jun 27, 2008Reporter: Bill Wilson |
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Posted by: WHAT'S UP WITH YA'LL
Location: GREENVILLE
on Jun 26, 2008 at 04:07 PM
RESIDENT YOU HAVE A GOOD POINT! I WAS LIVING IN WINDSOR AND WAS OUT LIGHTS TOO FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS. THESE PEOPLE NEED TO COUNT THERE BLESSINGS AND STOP WHINNING ABOUT THE WATER. USE BOTTLE WATER ITS NOT GOING TO KILL YA'LL. IF YOU MUST EAT OUT GO TO A DIFFERENT TOWN. GO BUY PAPER PLATES, CUPS, AND PLASTIC FORKS TO EAT WITH. AT LEAST WE STILL HAVE ELECTRICITY WITH THE HOT WEATHER WE HAVE. I WOULD HATE TO SEE IF THE ELECTRICITY WENT OUT WHAT THE PUBLIC WOULD DO. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Samantha
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:57 PM
We did not lose our water supply. Water still comes out of the faucet when you turn it on. You just have to take some extra time out of your day to boil it and then let it cool. Big whoop. If a person is so concerned over their health then boiling water should not seem like a big deal. Yes updates would be nice and would prevent the bickering in places like this site, but as "sssshh!" stated, what can they say if they have no update? For those that think they are affected, go to the Doctor for goodness sakes and stop playing a guessing game with your health! They will be able to tell you if its e. coli or just your digestive system messing you up. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:54 PM
I ate in a restaurant Monday afternoon in Greenville, and I got sick on Tuesday could it be from the fecal contamination in the water? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chuck
Location: Message to Steve
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Steve that was the most unrelated, moronic thing I have ever heard. I'm sorry that we are concerned about our water being contaminated. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: T
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:48 PM
I think you may mean Floyd, not Hugo? And yes, we had it a lot worse during Dennis the Menace and Floyd than we do now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Resident
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:45 PM
You people are going crazy over nothing..... One day without clean water and you think the world is over... Heck when Isabel hit back in 2003 the town I was living in lost water and electricity for over two weeks...So look at this as a opportunity to prepare for Hurricane season. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CFS
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:44 PM
We haven't "lost" our water supply. And where's the panic? Is there widespread rioting and looting I'm unaware of? Restaurants may be out of business, but the drama queens are out in full force. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tom D
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:41 PM
I could only imagine the comments if Dunn and Elks held hourly news conferences-"Why aren't they trying to fix the problem instead of grandstanding on television", etc. And why, in an area prone to hurricanes, do people STILL not have emergency supplies of drinking water? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Badonkadonk
Location: Gcago
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:38 PM
It seems that 90% of you have overlooked one minor detail.....YOU STILL HAVE WATER, YOU JUST NEED TO BOIL IT. Thanks. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Google
Location: intarweb
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:34 PM
OMG I HAD TO BOIL A POT OF WATER LAST NIGHT AND SKIPPED A SHOWER. THINGS CAN'T GET MUCH WORSE! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nopooinh20please
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Steve - Good point! My only thought here is that Ronald Elks, General Manager & CEO of Greenville Utilities, and Pat Dunn, mayor of Greenville, have been nowhere to be seen. Is this situation as bad as Iraq, China, or the Midwest? No. But, it is an emergency situation that has people concerned. A good size city just lost its water supply. My only pont is that the mayor and the ceo of the water company need to take the time away from their "busy" schedules to address the public. Stepping up in a time of need is what leadership is all about. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Doug
Location: Message to Steve
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:23 PM
aren't you so special and thoughtful for your words. Do you really think that people aren't concerned about those over seas? And what is wrong with being concerned about our water? Give me a break! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TominGreenville
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:22 PM
For those whining about a small inconvenience,REMEMBER HUGO!!!!!!!, then count your blessings. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ssssshh!
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:17 PM
hourly press updates: 12pm-- The sample is in the incubator and will be ready this evening. 1pm--The smplae is in the incubator and will be ready this evening. 2pm--The sample is in the incubator and will be ready this afternoon. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Wilmingtonslaughing
Location: wilmington
on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:09 PM
just wanted to say, nopooinh20please...haha whoever you are you are awesome... hahahahaha oh ya, and the water here in wilmington tastes great.... mmmmmm water. mmmmmmmmmm [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steve
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Soldiers are getting killed in Iraq, many parents lost their only child in an earthquake in China, people have lost their homes in the midwest flooding, and we're upset because we don't get to go out to eat or we're not getting hourly updates. That's pretty sad. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rose Ann
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Why isn't the City of Greenville and/or GUC giving out free water to its residents? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jaimee
Location: Winterville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:47 PM
I want to thank Harris Teeter for their very generous donation of water yesterday and again this afternoon to families. As a new mother, I was very grateful to receive more water to make bottles. Thank you Harris Teeter! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nopooinh20please
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:47 PM
Has anyone heard from Ronald Elks, General Manager & CEO of Greenville Utilities, and Pat Dunn, mayor of Greenville? I guess we're still waiting to hear from them. Meantime, the lack of regular press updates is causing public panic. Nice job guys. We need hourly press conferences with details. How about some leadership, media relations, and emergency management? Time to step up guys. We want Rudy Giuliani not Ray Nagin. This is why you get paid the big bucks! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Megan
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Well we hate to drive anywhere because it's too expensive, we couldn't eat certain foods for a while, and now we cant drink the water.... What's next?!?! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: 25 Years a MSRN
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:45 PM
I just wanted to add that when officals warn people with weak immune systems to beware of something; those on or just finished a course of antibiotics fall into that category. This in not specific to people whith chronic diseases such as HIV/AIDS. Thanks for letting me be heard!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Light
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Oh I wish I was in a land of clean water.....they took away,took away, my clean water. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: 25 Years a MSRN
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:24 PM
I think it is important to tell people that have been sick with bronchitis, ear infections, pneumonia, etc. and have been treated with antibiotics such as Zithromax, penicillins, cephalosporins, or any type of antibiotic should take extra steps to aviod this water. Antibiotics kill bacteria and does not discriminate against bacteria that is good and lives in your gut. This good bacteria is your defense against e-Coli, and other nasty bacteria that live in your gut. Beneficial bacteria in healthy people are acidophilus and bifidobacterium which is also killed by antibiotics. You should always eat yogurt after you finish any antibiotic. Getting this water inside of you and having been treated recently by antibiotics WILL make you sick enough to wish for death. Sadly, some of those people will get their wish. I think this is a very important point and should be communicated. I have seen it happen over the past 25 years that I have been in the medical field. Thanks! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Carrie
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Relax people. Testing can only go so fast. It takes 18 hours to get results back. The testing kits need to time to react with the water. Hourly updates would just tell us more of the same. Just follow the boil advisory and the information provided and you will be fine. This problem is not unique to Greenville...other cities have had water issues (even without a flood). I understand the financial hardship that this puts people under who can't go to work, but freaking out on Greenville Utilities will not help the problem get solved any quicker. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zachary Hardin
Location: OUT OF TOWN
on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Well I made my executive decsion, Im packing up and getting the hell out of town tonight for the weekend....whos with me? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: AST
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:21 PM
One can only assume (since no on from the city is talking) that this problem was caused by a city error. We all know if they could trace it to a private citizen/company, we'd see every finger from the council pointed at the "guilty" party. Our city council should get off the respective rears and get their citizens some answers. All of realize mistakes / errors happen; however, at my job, when one is made the person that made the mistake is expected to report it immediately so that we can work on a solution to the problem. Get with it City Council!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rusty
Location: Washington
on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I think that any restaurant that opens right now will suffer incredible liability by doing so. This is why they are all closed until the greenlight comes on. You know somebody would get sick if they went to one and go after the place. People, be patient, go visit another town, visit a friend and get a shower. What ever you do, don't brush your teeth with the water and for gods sake, no coffee unless you boil the water first. Most coffee makers don't boil water long enough unless is is a Bunn type with the reservoir. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nopooinh20please
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Still no word from Ronald Elks, General Manager & CEO of Greenville Utilities, and Pat Dunn, mayor of Greenville. What's going on guys? Your lack of regular press updates is causing panic. We need hourly press conferences with details. How about some leadership, media relations, and emergency management? Time to step up guys. We want Rudy Giuliani not Ray Nagin. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Harriet
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Regarding the impure water that may or may not be running through our city's water system, why hasn't the mayor stepped forward to lead and ease the minds of the Greenville citizens. Is she even aware that we have a problem? Have I missed her comments? This is what true leadership is all about. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Myth Buster
Location: Winterville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Ice Cream stores are open because they fall under the jurisdiction of the NC Dept. of Agriculture (they don't serve meat products). NCDA didn't issue an order to close (as of this am). Also, Winterville has the option of getting water from GUC or pumping directly from the Castle Hayne Aquifer (well water). Finally, the IHOP man is mad because he should've bought "business interruption" insurance and didn't do it. This pays for lost income and expenses due to unforeseen circumstances (like the GUC water debacle). [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gita
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Hay People this is not the end ofthe world! Take a bad situation and turn it into something posotive. Pretend you are camping in the back yard and make it family time. Ti is not the end of the world folks. Be happy. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zachary Hardin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:08 PM
John Morrow didt seem to confident on t.v. today he stumbled alot....not a good sign.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: AtThreeScore&FiveStillGotTheJive
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Are the levels really that much higher than what you’d find in milk that is near its expiry or in meat that is sold day-old at Food Lion? I doubt it. The human digestive tract, and specifically, the stomach, has, with its pH at below 2, the capability of taking care of a large variety of bugs. I’m doubtful that the real load (e.g. concentration) in the water represents a threat. Would be interesting to hear how many colonies or counts are present in the samples. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zachary Hardin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:05 PM
IHOP has said that by being closed they could loose as much as $10,000 a DAY becasue they are open 24/7......COME ON GREENVILLE!!!. If IHOP is loosing $10,000 A DAY multiply that by the whole town and good god people youve got close to a 250,000 to 500,000 loss in profit for area bussiness.....The RESTURAUNTS MUST RE-OPEN!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zachary Hardin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Yes accidents do happen....and you know what theres ususally ALWAYS someone or something that casued this "accident" for instance: the bridge collapse last summer in Minneapolis....equipment failure and no redundancy in the system was to blame for that collapse. Now im guessing that we can either blame our water problem on A) Outdated, old, crumbling pipes and pumps. B) Operator errors when collecting the samples C)Outside factors such as construction have comprimised the treatment system by allowing contaminents to enter the system POST treatment... C is the most likley source of this contamination Id like to think. Some doofus prob forgot to call 611 and have the lines properly marked before slicng into the ground with a ditch witch or similar equipment [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nopooinh20please
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Still no word from Ronald Elks, General Manager & CEO of Greenville Utilities, and Pat Dunn, mayor of Greenville. What's going on guys? Your lack of regular press updates is causing panic. Hint - This is when you are supposed to lead... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jenna
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:35 AM
This is to all of the people who have posted on here that can do nothing but put people down..."J" especially...Please, for the love of God get over yourselves! People have a right to be worried about themselves and their children! Honestly, do you have to be so mean to these concerned citizens? POST EDITED [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: actually
Location: gville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I think Dave in Greenville has too much time on his hands... does he just sit here and post all day about the water? GET A LIFE, people! It's probably been contaminated for days, and no one has gotten sick. Get over it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:14 AM
I agree DCR. I also believe in "free speech" but, I cannot believe WITN allows some of these ignorant, immature comments to be posted again and again. I am pretty sure most are from individuals that would not open their mouth at all in person. We all need to use common sense about the water issue, something many on here clearly don't have. Those complaining about the restaurants being closed, is safety not important to you? Stop always playing the blame game, accidents happen everywhere! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Fred
Location: Chocowinity
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Baptism...hmmm. Are we talking sprinkling or immersion? You might be safer in the Tar River if it's going to be by immersion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jake
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I am being baptized this weekend? Is that still safe???? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zachary Hardin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM
One has to wonder though.....could all the MEGA road work on Firetower have anything to do with lines being "crossed" somewhere?....seems like a VERY LIKELY area for sewer and water lines to accidently get mixed up.......anyone elese think this may be a cause? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thristy
Location: greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:57 AM
GUC should not charge us for water to make up for this for 1 month! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: J
Location: gville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:45 AM
ive never seen so many stupid people before in my life. yet again, as I keep reading these comments...people are asking the SAME questions, over and over. READ PEOPLE...READ and stop acting stupid and freaking out. STAY OUT OF WASHINGTON AND GRIMESLAND. No more stupid people allowed, im sure there is enough already. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DCR
Location: GREENVILLE
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Manager, Gville is FULL of restaurants. They are EVERYWHERE. There are the really good ones and then there are the ones that are not so good. When restaurants close, it's because of POOR management and lousy food. And no I DO NOT work for the government. Thank you very much. I've worked in the same business for over 20yrs and thank God every day that I have a job so that I can afford to go to the GOOD restaurants occasionally. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lauren
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I think that Dave in Greenville's comments are hilarious. Thanks for the laughs Dave; you have brightened my day! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: J
Location: Gville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Ive just realized that people in greenville and surrounding areas are idiots. Asking all these questions about Winterville nad Eastern Pines...Do you NOT see water towers? That means its NOT through Gville. Before asking these questions...read a little bit people! geez [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nopooinh20please
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Ronald Elks, General Manager & CEO of Greenville Utilities, and Pat Dunn, mayor of Greenville, need to step it up. What's going on guys? Your lack of regular press updates is causing panic. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Its amazing to me that of all the possible sources of contamination discussed thus far there has not been a single mention about hog farms. There is a hog farm located at 5903 County Home Road. In 1997, this farm had 2,200 hogs that produced 4,200 tons of waste. There are 10 million hogs in nc and only 8.8 mil people, yet the average citizen is completely unaware of the potential environmental/health effects of living in such close proximity to large amounts of animal waste. Here's a map with all the hog farms in pitt county http://www.scorecard.org/env-releases/aw/county-map.tcl?image_id=37147b As for those who say we should relax and just deal with it, let me remind you that clean water is essential for the survival of humankind. They were just dicussing on pbs last week how drinking water will be the next oil (in terms of its growing global demand and dwindling supply). So get ready, because the next war will be over the control of clean drinking water. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nopooinh20please
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:12 AM
GUC execs & Greenville mayor need to do a better job informing the public. People are panicked and no one really knows if they should be. The reason for the panic is a lack of information. We need hourly press conferences with details. How about some leadership, media relations, and emergency management? Time to step up guys. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: manager
Location: g ville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:04 AM
DCR you are the idiot.Restaurant are not making money 3 have closed in the last week.Do you know how many family are out of jobs.I quess not.Do you have a job if so I bet its a goverment job . [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: James
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:02 AM
The contamination is most likely from a broken water line and confined to the country home loop...if anything GUC overreacted. I was a bit surprised that PCMH was not prepared for this sort of situation. They were not being 'good neighbors' when they bought up as much water as they did from the local stores. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Not so wild child
Location: Rural Hyde
on Jun 26, 2008 at 09:42 AM
This is amazing and almost un-real. Some of these comments are hilarious. This is serious and is making some people sick and that is bad. Someone mentioned the smoke from Hyde Co.,come on down and you can at least get a clean hot shower. It's funny but not funny. I have a son and other family living in that area. When hurricane Isabel got us, we were without power and water for 7 to 10 days and some areas longer, we made do with what we had, shower or no shower, most of us were working day and night practically, we were to exhausted to really care and just about everyone was in the same boat. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DCR
Location: GREENVILLE
on Jun 26, 2008 at 09:31 AM
I read in one of the many articles yesterday that GUC only checks the water once a month!!!! That is not acceptable. GUC employs thousands and they can only check our water one time per month???? I agree with others that the water has been contaminated for a lot longer than Wednesday at noon. Then I see the restaurant manager this am on the news whining about who's gonna pay for his lost revenue. We are you idiot. The GUC bills will rise, wait and see. Peolple NEVER eat at home any more and the restaurants are PACKED every day and every night. They are raking in the money. If they can't stand the loss of revenue for just a couple of days, then that's a problem with their corporate CFO's. There are so many pathetic whiners out there it makes me nauseous. Get a grip people!! You don't know how good we've got it. We are a spoiled people and don't have a clue what having it bad really means. We should be sure and say our prayers every night thanking God for his blessings. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mickey Fan
Location: Pitt County
on Jun 26, 2008 at 09:27 AM
HEY CHRIS, Please don't compare GUC to Mickey Mouse. Disney does a MUCH better job of "running the show"! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: wondering
Location: greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 09:12 AM
When was the first sample taken? I have read several source that say Mon and some Tues, if it was Mon why the delay in letting anyone know about the problem? EDITOR'S NOTE: Tests are sent off to a lab, hence the delay. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: are we serious?
on Jun 26, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Ok it really stinks that the water is bad in greenville but everyone is dealing with. Some of you people on here are crazy and thinking that you might get paid for a tummy ache. Get over it, 99% of everyone will not experience any problems from this. Everyone is on here complaining about there stomach hurting or experience what they think is contamination. Well it is more than likely something you cooked up in your head looking for a quick buck. The water will be fine in a couple of hours and prob not even a real problem. Everyone that has been to mexico has dealt with worse things. It is also funny that someone really asked if classes at ecu were going to be cancelled today..HA HA are you serious? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 26, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Zachary Hardin...yes lead at the TAP...the water delivered to the meter outside of the homes DID NOT HAVE LEAD...the lead was picked up from INSIDE the homes...educate your self. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: debbie ford
Location: Jacksonville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Funny we are having the same issue here and our local water company will not do anything, we have many pictures of this water coming out of our home and they have seen it and wont do a thing about it! wont even show us the water testing from Scientific water company out of Jacksonville,NC...HELP!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Citizen
Location: Gville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 08:01 AM
How are these ice cream places staying open? They rinse the utnesils they use, they use the bathroom (so they wash their hands I hope). There is no way they can run a food business without water. I know from working in food when you wash dishes you must have a certain temp of water to wash and rinse. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jenny
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Is it possible that your only symptom could be a god-awful headache? I've had one for about 3 days now.. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Alyssa
Location: Chicod
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:48 AM
I do wish that there were more mentioned about the bounderies. For instance, I have a Greenville address and I live out in Chicod, and I have county water, but I have not seen anything to tell me if my is or isn't contaminated. I need to take a shower, but I am worried that I shouldn't. So is my house connected to a different water treatment place? How would I know? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: craig
Location: G-Vegas
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:21 AM
People here should be mad/fed up with GUc and the Public Health Department. Not because of the contamination but because of the fact they knew about it long before they went to the public. I can't believe the people here that can't quite understand why you CAN'T shower, run a food joint, brush your teeth, etc. I am just saying that they knew about this before lunch time yesterday. Unacceptable!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: NC
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Wasn't it E. Coli that got all those people sick and has the FDA running all over looking for the possible source? Maybe the FDA (LOL) can help in Greenville. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: J
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:05 AM
@ Rebecca: ECU will be open today. And the dining halls will also be open. I know the medical school will have waterless hand sanitizer available for people. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Remeniscent
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 04:35 AM
Concerning Dan's comment to Parent: I remember when Greenville's city water had chlorine in it. Then a few years ago, some people made a big stink to have it removed either because of the taste or smell or some such reason. Now they use 'chloramines'; kind of like chlorine, but obviously, not really chlorine... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mike
Location: Greenville, Firetower Rd
on Jun 26, 2008 at 04:20 AM
I've seen lots of comments from people concerned about experiencing symptons similar to e-coli infection days or weeks before Wednesday. I have friends and family, some of whom are immuno-compromised & live around County Home Road, with similar complaints last week. How routine is GUC's "routine" testing of the water supply and how broad is the sample coverage area? In the broadcast, it was stated that GUC sends off 80 to 100 [samples] a month- does that mean samples from 80 sites as infrequently as once a month, 40 sites biweekly, or from 3 or 4 sites every few days? As far as I know, the public wasn't notified until noon Wednesday of the findings from samples taken Monday. How long has it been since the last samples were taken and how long have people been drinking (possibly) tainted water without having any clue of the contamination? If it's alarming enough to issue an alert and close businesses, I'd like to know before I've been drinking it, or serving it to guests, for a week. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dan
Location: Greenville
on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:40 AM
To Parent, The chlorine and other chemicals in the pool will kill any of the bacteria in the water. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TJ
Location: Greenville, NC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:57 PM
For god's sake people, you can shower. It's a bacteria, not a flesh-eating virus. Dont wash your mouth out in the shower, brush your teeth with bottled water and use some common sense. You get worse germs off the bathroom door handle at a fast food restaurant. Slightly edited [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned Parent
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Why was cold stone and dippin dots allowed to stay open? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rebecca
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I don't feel like reading through each and every comment, so my question is: Are classes at ECU going to be canceled for Thursday? I definitely don't want to go to class without a shower, and what do I do if I have to use the bathroom- I won't be able to wash my hands?? kinda gross. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jamie lee h.
Location: grimesland
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:27 PM
the water in grimesland or whoever has eastern pines is fine [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Parent the pool can be open because of the chemicals they put in it kill of most bacteria including e coli. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jordan
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Really, what I don't like is that I haven't seen an explanation as to *why* there were positive tests. ALL of the positive tests came along Country Home Road and Fire Tower Road (five tests in all, I believe). Was there a leak somewhere that allowed groundwater into the city water system post-treatment? That seems like the most obvious, as a disruption at the water treatment plant would mean more positive tests throughout Greenville. Also, I'd like to know why there aren't more reports of results of water testing throughout the rest of Greenville. Perhaps the media would like to keep ballooning this out of proportion, as I live close to these areas and have not gotten sick. I'm not saying that there's not a problem, but I'd like to know the exact measurements they took and compare that to how much would make an average person sick. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Useless
Location: Gville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Since we cant really use this water for anything unless we boil it first, then I say fill up the biggest tankers we can and send it to fight the wildfires. It is doing us no use in Gville! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Parent
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:50 PM
We are members at Gold's Gym and use their pool all summer. We were there today and they were running water in pool early this morning. We learned of GUC problem around 3 when we left pool. I called them and asked would they be open tomorrow and they said yes. If we can't shower then why in the heck would I let my kids swim in this water. It is scary enough what germs are in there on a normal basis much less filling it with contaminated water???? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jess
Location: gnvl
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:43 PM
hey...the pound is on County Home Road and the daycare that tested positive for the bacteria is less than a mile from the pound. hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...kinda makes me wounder if maybe all the dog and cat doo doo being washed out of kennels into drains and the ground might have something to do with it. Just a thought. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: nice
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:35 PM
yea lets keep building apartments and subdivision and not the sewer tanks. get ready greenville for a sewer increase every month. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned Parent
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:30 PM
I agree with some other post tonight. I think this was in the water before today. Last week I had severe nausea and abdominal cramping. My sitter showed up and she felt the same way. This went on for 3 days. One of my 3 kids complained all night Saturday about the same symptoms. Kinda ironic this comes out today. I am one to never get sick and neither do my kids. Is it possible it was already in the water and nobody discovered it? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Matthew D.
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:29 PM
From the reports that I've been hearing, the water sample that has been referenced in the water contamination was taken in part of a monthly water quality analysis. After the issue that GUC had encountered last year in regards to an unacceptable level of lead in the drinking water, it concerns me even more that GUC is only doing once monthly quality analysis testing on their drinking water system. The utility company should be doing a WEEKLY analysis of the drinking water. This way, in my opinion, GUC could address any issues with the water supply in an expedient and reasonable manner, while still ensuring that their customers are receiving a clean and quality product. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: lilmama
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:23 PM
ok....i understand not drinking the water and boiling it..but why cant we bath in it? If the water truly is that dangerous, why haven't they just shut it off completely? I have a 5 month old and I'm curious if it is even safe for me to wash her bottles with tap water. Does anyone know if the bacteria can live on a surface after the water has dried? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Karen
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:21 PM
No one has mentioned anything about washing clothes. Is it still okay to do that? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: New Bern
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Are all Greenville Restaurants closed? I plan to travel there tomorrow for a meeting and I usually stop at Golden Corral and fast food restaurants. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I guess the effects of my drinking the gallon of fecal water are over. After some minor vomiting with some blood in it, getting the shakes, having a craving for Ketchup, and sweating profusely. I am starting to feel well again. To top it off, I got me $50.00!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: m
Location: eastern nc
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
If you do have to go out of town to buy bottled water, I'd suggest Kinston and even Goldsboro. It's a bit far to travel but since bottled water is likely gone from the shelves, I'd drive to make sure my family and I can have clean water to drink. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JT
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:03 PM
"Lead in the water?" As I recall,GUC provided free test kits to anyone that wanted one and although no one ever said for certain, all indications pointed to traces of lead coming from the plumbing of certain homes. If lead had been in the water system, it would have been detected in every home in the system. Our home did not have lead, nor did anyone's that I know. GUC is not perfect, but let's be realistic. I recall last year there were water warnings for weeks on end in Cary, due to sewage spills. This happens more frequently than any of us would like, but it's not cause for widespread condemnation. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jennie
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Wake up people! Think about all the times you have been swimming in the river.... do you even know what's in there? What color are your bathing suits when you get out? Dodo brown! Haha! This is a crazy world. We have too much other things in this world to worry about right now. GET OVER IT! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:46 PM
You mean to tell me that you are supposed to let the water cool after you boil it before you use it? Geez, that's one 911 call I'm going to feel foolish paying for. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jenn
Location: Winterville/Greenville City limit
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Ok, first of all people are freaking out because we have drank from this water. I fed my 8 month old son water and so now I have to make sure that he does not get really sick and honestly, I have been sick for 3 days. I am not a person that gets sick to my stomach. The last time it happened, I was pregnant. I really thought that is what is was only come to find out I have been drinking contaminated water. All I am saying is that people are concerned enough to shut down restaurants, day cares, even summer school! People with children are now really concerned that they exposed their children to something that could make them really sick and people are saying not to be concerned. Greenville Utilities does not have the capacity to handle the amount of people that now live in Greenville. Wasn't their an issue a couple of years ago about lead being in the water? At what point, do they take responsibility? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:43 PM
God gave us an immune system....Use it!!! Some of these folks make me want go outside and start running around yelling the world is going to end run for your lives.... =P [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sam
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Can I bill GUC for all the bottled water I've purchased? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JT
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:30 PM
"Are businesses going to shut down and let their employees off?" Are you crazy? Business and individuals are already losing money. Do you want severe damage to Greenville's economy to ensue? This is getting a little out of hand. They said it they were fairly certain it was isolated to a small section of County Home Road. Even nearby Windsor subdiv tested clean. Check Reflector.com. People are panicking unnecessarily and that's when real problems occur. If everybody stays home from work, the financial impact on the city, its businesses and its residents would be noticeable. Just use common sense and everyone will be fine. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jean
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I just took a shower with bottled water... soooooooo gross, I still feel dirty... I miss my hot shower [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Well at this point I've thrown up twice, am having trouble keeping my balance and have a little double vision. Stay tuned. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Subway should shut down also the towels they use are rinsed in water and the knives are too I bet.They are foolish for not doing so. Bars should use bootle water and bottled or can drinks for mixers and disposalable cups and do not use any water at all or they risk problem with the bacteria. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Just Me
Location: Winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:48 PM
I called Winterville Utilities and was told that Winterville doesn't currently use GUC water and it was on well water. I've been using the water except for consumption. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Katie
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:46 PM
I also believe that this has been going on for awhile. I went to the doctor back at the middle of May, and they found Ecoli in my Urine sample. the doctors themselves told me that it was very unusual to see it in the urinary tract. I believe maybe GUC should look more into this and not just assume its coming from one source. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: PCC
Location: PCC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:38 PM
To the PCC nursing student, Im sorry to tell you but your wrong. In order to kill suspected viruses, the CDC and EPA suggest a rolling boil for 3 minutes. That came from the Microbiology / General Biology Coordinator at PCC. She is located on the 2nd floor of the Fulford building if you have any more questions [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Thanks for the info !!!! However, even though Eastern Pines Water Corp. is not mentioned, I thought I read somewhere before that they do get some of their water from GUC. ???? Can you get some clarification and mention it in newscasts as well as on internet. ?? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:36 PM
My friend bet me $50.00 that I would not drink a gallon of the water, well I did about 20 minutes ago. Now we shall wait and see what happens to me! I will keep you all updated throughout the night. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: concerned customer
Location: winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Is it safe for restaurants that do not use running water in food preparation to still be open? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Keith
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:27 PM
We already pay enough money to GUC. They should be able to keep our water clean. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BIG J
Location: SNOWHILL
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:08 PM
This is just like G.U.C. They bill you an arm and leg every Month and then They can't do their job and take care of the water.Give the people back their money and some of the BIG raises you are always asking for. COME OUT OF THE A/C AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR PEOPLE. That is why they are paying you the high prices. Yes I used to live in Greenville and I know how GUC works. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TJ
Location: The Smart Side of Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I had to blog about it.. couldn't resist. DooDoo Bandit Strikes Again: http://carolinaregion.blogspot.com/2008/06/doodoo-bandit-strikes-again.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Lawsuits? Businesses closing because you can't take a shower? Wow, maybe we should all just start rioting in the streets, that'll show 'em! Grow up. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: elaine
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:40 PM
This is a major concern to me and my family. When I first heard this alert, my children and myself had already brushed our teeth and bathed in this contaminated water. If my children become sick what am I suppose to do? Given the fact that this is really harmful to small children...... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: alcohoic student
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Are the bars still open? Editors note: If they serve food, no they would not be open [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: pcc
Location: PCC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Yes PCC will be open tomorrow. The PCC Preschool is closed though [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tina
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:15 PM
I feel sorry for the restaurants they all had to close (fast food included) and can not open tomorrow either... so it's bring your own lunch day for work tomorrow... Some of my co-workers had to get off work early to pick up their kids from daycare I presume since they didn't have any bottled water and maybe couldn't properly clean or provide drinking water to the children. I know the restaurants hated closing down boy I bet that's gonna cost GUC thank goodness I'm on eastern pines water which is not affected. Sorry for those that are :( [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: PCC Nursing Student
Location: G-ville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:14 PM
This report is WRONG....you boil the water for only ONE min, your still going to get sick! You MUST boil the water for at least 10 min. to kill the bacteria. Any Microbiologist will tell you that! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Resident
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Its so funny to see everyone freaking out and saying they got sick from it last week... Today with technology the water treatment plants have sensors that pick up these things so Im sure if they said they just found out it happened today that they are telling the truth....It could be a possibility that you just had some bad food. So everyone take a minute to breath because this isnt the end of the world. Also we now all have a chance to see how fragile this system is and get a sample of those who dont have the benefit of a clean water system. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: G Vegas? Really?
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:06 PM
For those people who experienced the symptoms before this story broke, is there any type of action we can take? Can we file a law suit? Class action? If so, what are the chances of actually winning or settling without having it stalled up in court for 7 years? Now that Dr. John Morrow has said that we should not even shower with this water, are businesses going to close down and let their employees off tomorrow? Specifically is the City of Greenville going to allow non-essential personnel to stay home? What about the Pitt County Gov't and NC State Gov't places of business here in Greenville? I mean this is a City wide emergencey no doubt. Not only that, it stems from a City institution. Stands to reason that we would not have to shower in this mess to have to go to work. Imagine all of us walking around in the same building with fecal matter all over our bodies. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lauren
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:58 PM
I work with a lady that works at GUC and the only water that she said was effected was the County Home Road. And you people that are so worried about taking showers. Take a bird bath with bottle water and wash your hair with bottle water. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: chickie
Location: belhaven
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:57 PM
my husband works in greenville and they learned of this right after lunch..... guess what he drank...... water...... sure hope he don't get sick..... it's bad enough he knows what he drank [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Don
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:56 PM
I am waiting for some answers Greenville and GUC - step up to the plate and acknoledge when this was found and what you all are gonna do about compensating all your customers and VOTERS! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Don
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:53 PM
To all of you who pay GUC we should revolt - this city and GUC have known about this for awhile - Got to love those running the circus HUH [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Precious
Location: Winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:51 PM
This is a response to the lady that had to pick her kids up from Daycare, The Daycare's are closing b/c the kids have to EAT!!!!!!!!!!! LADY [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Don
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:50 PM
How do you fix a problem that you are not sure where the problem lies - scarry if you ask me - GUC and the City of Greenville are doing their usual best at accomplihing nothing!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Don
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:47 PM
My question is this - do we need to flush out our homes and if so who is gonna pay for all that water GUC? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michelle
Location: swan quarter
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Does anyone know if we have school at Pitt community college tomorrow. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lauren
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:29 PM
I got really sick last week, so did my boyfriend and a few of my friends. We had the same symptoms of the E. Coli! I really hope this has not been going on for a while and we are finding out about it now! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dan
Location: G-Vegas
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:27 PM
According to the news, I believe it said the samples were taken Monday and were tested Tuesday. They also said it seems to be isolated. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Is it ok to wash your hair ? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mindy
Location: winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:25 PM
"Currently, contracts for the purchase of supplemental water supplies from GUC have been signed with the Town of Farmville, Winterville, Bethel and Greene County." --So, to answer previous questions, the good folks at guc send the excess contaminated water to these areas (in fact, GUC provides services to 75% of Pitt County, peachy, huh?). Source: GUC [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Resident
Location: Charles Blvd
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:21 PM
Just drove through town and every major restaurant is shut down and even some of the fast food chains have closed down. I just hope they get his fixed soon and actually find out what happened..... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: K&W
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:13 PM
My boyfriend and I ate out last night and got extremely sick, so I'm not so sure that County Home Road is the only place that has any contamination. POST EDITED [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Hopefully this problem is resolved by Friday because that is my shower day! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: chris
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:07 PM
i had no problem finding plenty of water a few hours after this story broke...you just might have to drive a little...grocery stores in washington, chocowinity, farmville, winterville, ayden, etc are within reasonable driving distance and probably haven't been totally wiped out like other local places have been... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Alecia
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:57 PM
I had to go and pick up my children from daycare early today because of the water siuation. Why is this affected daycare centers?? I mean we are paying for disgusting water, high gas prices, poor air and now I have to miss work because the daycares are closed. WITN do you know why daycare centers are closed because of this?? I can understand restaurants. Thanks WITN [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Just like everything else that's wrong with Greenville, I blame this problem on Pat Dunn and Chief Anderson! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Terry
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I have been affected with nausea, headaches,diarhea and fever. I own a hairsalon is this kind of business (STATE INSPECTED) need to close? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mom
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:48 PM
I do believe I just heard Lynette Taylor say that even shower water should be boiled. And to those restaurants that are still opened...they will face a hefty fine from the Health Department I'm sure. I certainly won't be eating in one! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MJ
Location: G-Vegas
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Subway is still open. Their employees are using instant hand sanitizers with the usual plastic gloves. All of their veggies are pre-washed so they just open bags. apparently their district manager said the could stay open. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LMP
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:32 PM
I went to Sam's club today to get water of course and when I got there, none was left. The lady working said PCMH has called all the grocery stores and bought all the water. Sorry for the sick people but they are gonna have even more problems on there hands because they left not water for the rest of us~!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Theresa Mckoy
Location: Greenville, NC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:29 PM
My concern is if we as the customers just found this out today, how long have we been consuming contamined water? Do they test it daily? Who want to take a bath in contamined water? I just thought of what I did this morning I'm going to be sick. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Southern
Location: The South
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:25 PM
well lovin it here, you can always leave. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KT
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:18 PM
If the Health Dept ordered ALL restaurants closed, why is 95% of them still opened? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LP. W
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Wow! I wonder how long ago this happened. Because Friday I had to call off work because of sever abdominal cramping. Other member of my family was complaining of the same symptoms. I wonder will they give us a time frame as to when this happen. It had to be prior to today... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Crystal
Location: Wilson
on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:05 PM
I lived in Greenville for three years during college and can't imagine this happening to yall good Greenville folks. Hope they get this mess fixed soon! ... I wonder what they're doing at the hospital... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: light
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Good grief, the gas prices, the smoke from Hyde county, now the water in Greenville..In the words of Marvin... "What's Going On?" [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Doug
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:47 PM
I certainly hope that GUC plans to issue some type of credit to accomodate for this inconveniece. Boiling water raises my electricity costs and then am I still charged for this dirty water. If I want water infested with who knows what, I'll take a bucket and go to the Tar River. I expect a detailed explanation from GUC as to how this happened and a committment to the public that they will do everything they can to ensure this doesn't happen again. Absolutely Insane! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: lovin it here
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:42 PM
...love the south. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CONCERNED
Location: FARMVILLE
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Is Farmville affected? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: christy
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:41 PM
This is crazy for real.. I don;t care if they say you can take a shower in it who wants to take a shower in water like that.. ewww that is nasty.. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Big Dog
Location: Gvegas
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:37 PM
We need some doo-doo bandits to clean the water! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned Mother
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:35 PM
What about Daycares? Do they need to shut down? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Worker
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Hotels are businesses too, people. They are under the same guidelines the rest of the city is. Most places with a continental breakfast will be perfectly fine, their food is shipped in from a company elsewhere. They use gloves, so handwashing isn't an issue. Yes, boiled water will need to be used to clean the dishes, but I don't think it is anything to worry about. You should be fine to shower as well, just don't put your mouth up to the shower head... Brush your teeth with bottled water... wow, you spent a whole dollar. Animals have been crapping in streams since the dawn of time. Get over it. At least there are a few people up here who know what they're talking about. But to humor the rest of you all, yes.. I do think GUC could have tested a bit more often, and that the restaurants should have closed much sooner. I ate at one 30 minutes before finding out. Ew? Anyway, hotels are just as safe as your home. You should be perfectly fine. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zachary Hardin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Wow!Yes the problem has been corrected but to say that the water in Greenville was NEVER contaminated with lead is to show your direct "lack of intelligence" on your part sir. heres an section taken from an article on the GUC site.. May 23, 2007 "The Advisory was initially issued in May 2005 after an investigation of elevated blood lead levels in two Greenville children discovered LEAD LEVELS IN TAP WATER that were ABOVE the USEPA Action Level." So to say that the water NEVER had lead in it is wrong. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: voter
Location: nc
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:26 PM
not a problem,,,if elected,,,obama will take care of everything. fear not [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:19 PM
If you read the story on the Daily Reflector site, it sounds like the contamination is isolated in a small area. Not that you shouldn't take precautions, but there's a good chance most of you have nothing to worry about. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jt
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:18 PM
only GUC customers are effected, so if you have greenville utilities as your provider then you are effected unless you have a live well for your water [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nia
Location: Gville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:17 PM
As much we pay GUC for electric, water, and sewer this is the best that they can do! They ought to give everyone a discount on their utility bill this month! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: m
Location: greene county
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:14 PM
I was told that Snow Hill gets some of their water from Greenville too. I don't know the official word yet whether or not the contamination has reached Greene County but I'm not taking any chances. I have children and do not want them to be sick. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: 3 Amigos
Location: Pie Factory
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:14 PM
My, My this fecal water is bringing out the (crappy) attitudes in people. Oh, just get a GRIP PEOPLE. They put flouride in the water so what is a little bit of fecal matter. It might even make your hair grow. (for those of you who have loss of hair) JUST SIT BACK AND GET A GRIP!!! Slightly edited [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ed
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:11 PM
I appoligize to everyone in greenville, it's all my fault. My stomach just couldn't digest that chinese takeout i had a couple of days ago. Sorry. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Dr. Geyer are you an actual doctor? Please don't tell me that you are a Dentist or a professsor with a Doctorate! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zach Hardin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Hooray!...Its safe to shower with it.....I think Id rather bathe in a swimming pool [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tim
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Now all we need are a few pandas. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mark
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Serious, but small beans for us. It gives you a healthy empathy for those individuals in Myanmar and China affected by natural disasters. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Well, since we can't drink the water I'm just going to drink more beer!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joey (Messy Bottom)
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:01 PM
I had a sever case of the upsets last week. Could this be what caused it? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kathy
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:01 PM
I just got back from the store and noticed a lot of restaurants still open! Is this against the law? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Simon
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:00 PM
"Looking at the time most of these were submitted, it seems the majority must have jobs that allow "web surfing". PIE JOB." -This coming from someone who posted at 3:31 pm. LOL [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tim
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Red and purple air quality warnings, fecal water contamination, welcome to China! WTF? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Don
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:57 PM
The contamination isn't funny, but most of the comments are! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: poop today gone tomorrow
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:56 PM
At least they brought this to the attention of the public. Being that Gville is such an old boys network, they could have tried to keep it quiet. Let's hope they've already got a plan in place to resolve this quickly. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: To Jim
Location: Winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Jim - GUC was never able to prove that the lead was coming from people's pipes. There were cases in newer homes. The public unfortunately was left in the dark about this entire situation. There's more to that story than they ever told. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Not dj
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:54 PM
dj "Ipod" as you spelled it, is incorrect it's iPod (lowercase "i" then "Pod") jeeeze [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KT
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:53 PM
I heard there was going to be a news conference. What time? Will WITN air it live? Is everywhere in Greenville sold out of bottled water? Editor: News conference at 430pm. We'll be live from GUC at start of WITN News @ Five. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sensible
Location: Greenville, NC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:52 PM
OK, let's calm down. First, this can happen anywhere, including Greenville. Second, if you want to drink, cook, water your pet, brush your teeth, then boil the water (rolling) for three minutes (not one minute) and you kill bacteria and viruses). Third, for showers, use an ANTI-MICROBIAL soap (yes, these are microbes) and you will be fine. Last, let's not be quick to blame the medical community, farmers, GUC, or anyone. This could happen anywhere at any time. The stupidity that people in this community shows at times is really irritating to me and embarassing. I wish people would just relax and let the utilities people deal with this problem without blaming them. Hey, they found the problem and are addressing it. Please folks, be patient, sensible, and smart. And let's stop the nonsense postings here! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: B
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:49 PM
I would think watering your plants would contaminate them. Kevin, its probably a good idea to keep it away from your tomatoes. Don't forget the hand sanitizer... washing your hands with dirty water doesn't do much good. I'm glad I live in W'ville. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: concerned
Location: farmville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:48 PM
is farmville water affected? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tracy
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:46 PM
PLEASE don't forget YOUR PETS!!!! I haven't seen anything concerning pets so please keep them in mind and don't give them Greenville Poo water!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Theresa
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Ok...I have showered in poop as of this morning and that alone makes my sick. Now what I need to know is how did they find the e.coli in our water? Did people start turning up sick at the hospital or did they find it in a test at the water source? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Maria
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:44 PM
what i really would want to know is if they are going to find the person that doodoo on the water!...I know they prob gonna saay that it was an animal... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dr. Geyer
Location: ECU
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Its definitely safe to bathe in this water as long as you cover all open orifices or take a boiling bath.by the way, im not a doctor but i did stay in a holiday inn last night. is their water contaminated too? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jim
Location: Gville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:37 PM
The water never had LEAD in it!...the LEAD was coming from older homes that had LEAD solder on their pipes...the LEAD was being released because of a different type of treatment chemical in the water...come on people educate yourselves before spouting off! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kevin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Wondering, do you get your utilities bill from GUC? If so, then you are probably included. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Julie
Location: G'Vegas
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:36 PM
If you shower, use a bar of Zest or Dial. That'll de-poopie the bod. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Shannon
Location: Greenville/Winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:35 PM
I live in Winterville and saw the article that mentions that Winterville uses it's own water, not that of Greenville. I just called GUC and they said that Winterville DOES get it's water supply from Greenville and Winterville residents ARE affected as well. There is some misinformation going out somewhere. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: dj
Location: gville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Judging by the comments above, its obvious how there is a total lack of intellegence from most of the general public on the water purification process and so much more. Looking at the time most of these were submitted, it seems the majority must have jobs that allow "web surfing". PIE JOB. Also, if you actually READ the GUC comments, the issue is internal consumption of the water..so, wouldn't you think..YES, you can shower and go to the bathroom. The American public has had it so good for so long, most just can't handle even the slightest interruption in our "important" daily life schedule. Put down that Ipod, TV changer and dougnut, get your lazy tail outside out of your AC and look up to the sky and say "THANKS" for being in a country where you ACTUALLY HAVE WATER to drink WASTE like most do every day!! Go overseas to just about anywhere and just try an ask for even a 4 ounce glass of water. After the "dirty" look, be prepaired to empty your pocket of money. Wake up ...... Edited Slightly [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jt
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Look people, this is NOT the end of the world. If you've ever swam in a public pool, chances are you've gotten a mouthful of this. Yes, you can bathe in it - just don't get it in your mouth. If you're concerned, I'm sure you can survive a day or two without a shower. Doesn't anyone remember what we went through after Floyd? It was a lot worse than this and yet few people got sick. And don't blame GUC, because if you've ever dumped grease down the drain you have contributed to the problem. Let's all act responsibly and remember that the GUC water is usually very clean with few impurities. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Irritated
Location: Plymouth
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:29 PM
I think instead of laying blame, how about being thankful of where you live. You could be sharing a dirty stream with a bunch of cattle, like 95% of the rest of the poor souls in this miserable world!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Will I still be able to make water balloons and throw them at the kids? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: wondering
Location: stokes
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:23 PM
is Stokes included? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jess
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:23 PM
oh no...this makes me feel sooo nasty...I need to shower sometime before tomorrow! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Hotdog
Location: Not Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:22 PM
OK, maybe "deal with" is a bit harsh. Please forgive. We need more answers on how to handle this now that is has happened. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Wow and the water still has lead in it right? and it sounds nearly impossable to flush every line out, what will they do tell us to turn all our water using devices on for an hour? hah, terrible [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ashley
Location: Winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:18 PM
If Winterville water is fine, then why did the health dept closed down the restaurants in town? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kevin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Will this be good for my tomato plants? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Scott
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:14 PM
GOOD POST concerned citizen! Greeville is definitely heading down hill. Betwen the crime, vandalism, and now this? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: FaceMonster
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Nothing flushes the Ol' system like some good old fashioned E.Coli. I'm sure this stuff has been in the water for days. We're probably just now finding out about it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greenville
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:12 PM
How does all this happens in Greenville? I'm seriously suspecting all these medical organizations are around here. They promote such infections; virals and bacterias to keep their business going. All time it was viral which took the whole city, this time it is bacteria. We really need to see what the medical organizations are upto. Edited Slightly [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned Citizen
Location: Greenville, NC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:09 PM
This town is obviously filthy!!!! Look at all the other signs around the area, nobody ever cleans the sides of roads, dead animals simply rot and nevr get removed, cig butts and trash at intersections, etc. now dodo in water. geesh and we pay how much for taxes around here? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sharon
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Area towns that are not effected look out here we come to eat [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stephanie
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:06 PM
How was this contamination realized? How often is the city water tested? How many days did the city know about this and is the reason why we are being informed today because the bacteria levels are continuing to rise? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zach Hardin
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:04 PM
OK...being told to "deal with" a potentially life-threatning out break of fecal bacteria is absurd. Yes the elderly and young are MOST at risk but exposing ones self to excess amounts of this bacteria can also cause damage to "normal" people as well...Fecal matter contains among other harmless strands the E.Coli strand 157. This strand is HIGHLY poisinous and can do serious damage to all parts of the body [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 03:00 PM
I called Bell Arthur Water Corp. earlier and their water is fine, no need to boil it. To ECU students: ECU has already sent an alert to all staff, faculty and students. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sorry
Location: Williamston
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Its sad, I tell you, is it safe to do anything now a days? I can answer that, NO! They need to use the contaminated water for the fires thats going on. Maybe whatever yalls water is contaminated with will hurry and put the fires out and cover the smoke thats harming alot of people. Its definately praying time-for real. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:55 PM
"GUC says the county health department has ordered all restaurants to shut down until at least tomorrow. That includes any business that is required to get a sanitation grade from the state." Does this include Grocery Stores? I know the meat department gets sanitation grades... Wonder if they are closed as well... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anom.
Location: Gville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:53 PM
WITN FIND OUT IF WE CAN TAKE SHOWERS USING THE CONTAMINATED WATER PLEASE!! SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE ASKING AND WE WANT TO KNOW! Editor's Note: We're asking questions. When we have solid answers, we will put them on the air and post them on-line. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Disgusted
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:53 PM
What! How could this have been allowed to happen? How negligent can these people be? Does somebody need to die before Greenville authorities wake up? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:52 PM
What about food stores.They use water to wet produce and clean meat prep area? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:49 PM
How long has the water been contaminated? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BooBoo
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Heard that the problem is in the County Home Road area. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jim
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Have they found the source? Was all of GUC water affected since they didn't say anything about the industral park area. What is DSM doing since they use GUC water. just what can we do with this water and be safe? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:43 PM
The GUC website says water samples are collected two or three times a week. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Hotdog
Location: Not Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Why are people always trying to blame someone else for things that happen. Even if safety measures are taken, it doesn't mean something like this can't happen. Deal with it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gville Resident
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I really want to know if this water is okay to shower in? It is still disgusting, but it would be nice to know either way! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zachary Hardin
Location: West Side of Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:25 PM
I agree...where is Dr. Joh Morrow who is supposed to be in charge of public health? This is AMERICA not some second or third world counrty...We have had no major rain or floods in recent days. How is it possible that an contamination on this level could occour? Think about all the people at the HOSPITAL that can't wash thier hands properly to operate on people or the hundreds of food establishments that cant serve water or ICED TEA!! AHHHHH!...what a nightmare!!....As if the water in Greenville didnt already have enough lead in it, now I have to worried about crap contaminating my water?...Greeeaaat...Greenville...Whats next? An out break of the "Bubonic plague"? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brian
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Glad I am moving back to Raleigh. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Emma
Location: Greenville NC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:20 PM
My mother who works for an ice plant in Roanoke Rapids called me at 12 to tell me about this boil water alert... only minutes after showering and brushing my teeth!! Eww! Thanks to GUC im driving thirty minutes out of my way to get a clean shower and brush my teeth... AGAIN!!! :x [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sami
Location: Winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:19 PM
do brita filters effective filter that bacter out? ps i have four big pots of h2o boiling on the stove right now :/ [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: a citizen
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:13 PM
i heard all greenville restaurants are supposed to be closed down today. is this true? Editor's Note: Yes [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tony
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Can I still make my home made spaghetti? Editor's Note: Make sure to thoroughly boil all water that you use. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MS6K
Location: g'ville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:12 PM
What about watering he garden, will this effect my vegetables and fruits? Are they safe to water, or even eat? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michelle
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Could this have anything to do with the drought? Lower water levels and such? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michelle
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:09 PM
I would really like to know should I be concerned about the water my dog has had today? I have seen several questions on here about our pets. But no responses. Does anyone know? THANKS! Editor's Note: GUC has called a press conference for 430pm. We will be asking many questions then and will have answers on WITN News at Five and on witn.com. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mr. Bob
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:08 PM
All animals should be given bottled water. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dirty South
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:07 PM
N-A-S are the letters that spell, NASTY. I would say this is some bs, but the fecal matter is probably not from bulls. Gives new meaning to the term "The Dirty South." Hey, what are we supposed to do about showers? Maybe we should have a City declared no workday for the next 48 hours. I'd be willing to sit around my house drinking bottled water and going without a bath for 48 hours. Was the water contaminated this morning (7AM) when I took a shower? No wonder that girl was looking at me all funny at work. Welcome to the dirty dirty where everybody is thirsty, ya heard me. But our water's not worthy. I guess this would be the police chief's fault too, huh? Why not, they've tried blaming everything else on him. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: kim
Location: greenville, nc
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Eastern Pines water customers are NOT affected..they do not get their water from GUC [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jeff
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:00 PM
It is sad that some people so quickly jump on a bandwagon for have someone fired. It wounds as though the GUC acted quickly and competently. My only question is how long has the water been contaminated and should ice previously made in ice trays be discarded? as for the GUC owing for medical bills, that is absurd! Think about times that people have gotten food poisioning. Someone people will look for any reason to sue and spend more tax dollars. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Melanie
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:58 PM
when did this 48 hrs go into effect? If you use a water purifier will it help? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: shower guy
Location: g-ville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:54 PM
is it ok to take a shower? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nikki
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:51 PM
I just checked with Eastern Pines Water Company, and their system is entirely separate from GUC, so if you have Eastern Pines Water, you're fine. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anon
Location: nc
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:51 PM
does this affect Eastern Pines? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marge
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:42 PM
what about Eastern Pines water? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Harrie
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:35 PM
What about bathing and showering? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Fats, oils, and grease generated from residential and commercial cooking processes pose a serious threat to sanitary sewer collection systems. These substances cool and solidify, clinging to sewer pipes and restricting the flow of sewage, eventually leading to pipe blockages. Blockages in the sanitary sewer system can cause sewage spills, manhole overflows, or sewage backups in homes and businesses. I don't think the public is fully aware of the danger in doing this. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lynn
Location: Washington
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Look on the bright side...at least it doesn't contribute to global warming. Free fecal coliform? Not too loud...everybody will want some. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dana
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:30 PM
What the heck man! I just as soon stayed in Chocowinity than to have moved here. I drank the water this morning and brushed my teeth.. Gee Thanks GUC [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rusty
Location: Washington
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I have been telling people in Washington for years that there is something in the water in Greenville...... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bell Arthur
Location: NC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Bell Arthur water is fine, no need for boiling. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: GIGI
Location: GREENVILLE
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Well I wonder just how many people such as ourselves here in this office have been experiencing some of those symptoms in the last couple of days. Everyone makes coffee using that nasty water, beverages from restaurants etc. Lets DO hope it is resolved QUICKLY...... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kristen
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Are our animals in danger of drinking the water as well? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jamie
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:22 PM
How often do they actually check the water. We probably have been drinking this stuff for days! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ecu students
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:17 PM
All students need to be told about today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please send out the report to the college as well!!!!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TIFFANY
Location: HOSPITAL
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:16 PM
WE AARE GIVING THE PT'S THIS DIRTY,NASTY WATER? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BooBoo
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Is it ok to take a shower, swim in a pool? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Well, I wish I knew this tidbit of information 15 minutes ago! :x [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: denice Hoyner
Location: greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Can you take a bath in the water? The infromation has not been clearly specified. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: kim
Location: greenville, NC
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Our water comes from Eastern Pines...should I be concerned? I mean, where does Eastern Pines get their water? GUC??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chrystal
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Was there a special TV report to let people who do not or can not read the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen? Editor's Note: It was the lead story on WITN News @ Noon [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: G-Vegas
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Ok, where are the Public Health Officals? This is a statement from GUC. I want to know how, when, and what is being done to prevent this from occuring. There should be a news crew at the Health Department demanding a statement from Dr. Joh Morrow who is supposed to be in charge of public health. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kelly Frey
Location: Winterville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Oh that is sick! Just wondering...will this affect Winterville residents as well? I know the Town of Winterville has been purchasing more water from GUC so my guess is yes, it will affect Winterville residents. If so, why isn't there a warning out to Winterville residents as well? If anybody knows, please respond. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mr Clean
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Man... I Feel Sry For Those of Us That Decided To Brush Our Teeth And Take Showers This Morning... Just Because We Wanted To Be Clean..... Wow.... This Actually Kinda Really Sucks [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Clint
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Would this include Eastern Pines water too? How would we know? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Yuck
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Is the water safe to bathe in? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DANIELL :)
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:07 PM
How long has the water been contaminated and how often do they currently test the water at GUC? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: RJ
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:06 PM
So, when I call GUC less than 48 hours ago and told them the water line broke and they said it (the problem) was on "my end" that it didn't seem odd to anyone then? Great monoply of GUC - putting people at Risk! What is WRONG WITH THIS CITY? The police department gripes now the water! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: nICOLE
Location: g-VILLE
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:06 PM
WHAT ABOUT SHOWERS? SHOULD WE SHOWER IN POOP? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rose
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:03 PM
When was the previous testing done and how often do they test? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Renee
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:02 PM
How long are we expected to have this water problem? I would think it would be impossible to flush all of Greenville lines to clear out this bacteria... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: A Dude From Greenville
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:02 PM
It will give them another excuse to Raise Rates - "for your safety campaign" [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Frank
Location: G'Ville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:00 PM
That's a bunch of crap! (No pun intended) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kathy
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM
HOw long has it been contaminated??? OUr children drank the water last night and this morning! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned Citizen
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:56 PM
When were the child care centers informed? When was the hospital informed? If and when citizens get sick.......do they bill GUC for their medical bills? What preventions are taken by GUC to prevent outbreaks like this? Also, where will the answers to our questions be posted? Note: Keep checking back on the site. We have reporters working on this story and will provide information and updates as we learn more. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tom
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Nice! Delicious fecal coliform! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LIZZY
Location: GREENVILLE
on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Will your dishwasher at home get hot enough to clean your dishes? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Todd
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Should be good fertilizer for my lawn...I think I will go turn the sprinklers on! :) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: G-Vegas
on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I have had it with the GUC water. It is time that someone there is fired. It seems like it was only weeks ago when they were contaminated with lead. Now we have a E. coli bacterial contamination. Come on GUC. Are there terrorists working there? Is Mickey Mouse running the show there? What are the people at Pitt County Public Health Department going to do about it? How long have they known it was contaminated? How many thousands of children and adults been exposed to or drank sewage? Absolutely Unacceptable!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tammy
Location: Greenville
on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Well thats nice to know! [ Report Abuse ] |
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JENNA, I said what i said because people are just freaking out and not paying attention. There are hundreds of posts already anwering what they were asking but yet they felt the need to ask again, and again, and again. I guess they are all voting for Obama too. geez
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Wow; placebo effects, hypocrites, whiners, sheep, and what-about-me people everywhere. I hope this crowd toughens up before a real catastrophe occurs. I can see the few of us who will be alive and well post-apocalypse, animalistic or not. You are exposed to more disease downtown than this could have ever been. Stupidity should be fatal. C'mon people! Wake up! A society full of tree huggers and weaklings. Obese people die from sodas and sugar, yet nobody wants to sue sugar manufacturers. Get over it, and learn INdependence rather than dependence on outside sources spoonfeeding you the things needed for survival.
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i don't understand how people can get up here and say stop all the fussing about the water.. yeah it was only for a day but we ca still be concerned about what kind of stuff is in water that we have to use everyday. to me that is nasty to think about what was in the water. also are we not going to be told what really happened? i do belive we should know. some people are just taking it as a joke but it isn't funny at all.
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I use to work for the Pitt county D.O.T we had a guy who ran a backhoe where ever he worked he dug up water lines,telephone lines or anything else that was underground one telephone repairman said as long as he worked for the state he had job security.One only had to watch the water lines being repaired to wonder how could anyone drink that water.
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GUC doesn't (or won't tell) what caused the problem. How can we be sure it won't happen again. Feedback from GUC employees is that a sewer line was connected to a water line. Guess they wouldn't want to admit that BooBoo. Smells fishy.
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Folks, please stop your whining about a minor incident.I agree with "Dude" and "Can't Believe." There are so many ignorant comments regarding this water issue and people just need to get over it.We were only inconvienced for one day! What's going on in the flood plagued Midwest is a major problem and those poor people are dealing with it like adults.
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Is it really safe or is it still the same water they piped to us before -- just without the recent flavor enhancers?
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Rest easy PK - if there had been much contamination this thing would not have gone away so quickly.
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Guys its about stepping up .We have a Mayor and city manager did anyone here anything from them .Oh after all clear what about while we are closed down I tryed all day nothing.This city is in for more major problems until someone steps up.Robbers,Drugs,Water.No we didnt handle this we are excepting it just like the drugs the crime wake up we need leaders...
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I find it insulting that we were never told the what the test results were? Do they think the local residents are stupid and won't comprehend? What was the exact measurement of the contamination? Was there a 'grave danger' or a slight risk? Surely the local rivers, lakes, streams all have some level of contamination as well!!
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If GUC or any other company provides services to the public for money, they are obligated to make sure they provide the public with safe drinking water. It is a different situation in a natural disasters. This case is not a natural disaster. GUC's customers have every right to expect clean contaminant-free water provided to them. This is not a third-world country that's lacking in modern technology and the means of keeping the water tested and safe.
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Just think of all the soon to be $8.00 a gallon gas people wasted running around getting their $50 worth of water they didn't need. Free water? For this GUC should: 1)Pay off the balance on my 135% mortgage 2)Buy me a Cadillac every three years 3)Mow my loan for free for ten years 4)Give me free gas and electric forever 5)Come change my depends once a week.
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And to think, I was just getting used to the taste!
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I cannot believe the ignorant comments that are posted regarding this water issue. People wanting compensation? Next they will want someone to pay for their daycare closing. It is enocomy people! Accidents happen!
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You people wanting compensation for bills and bottled waters are idiots, plain and simple. Was it an inconvenience to boil water for a day or purchase bottled water, yes it was, but geez get over it already.
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THANKS FOR SHOWING MY POST I THICK I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!
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They didn't. They said the GUC estimated the problem would be resolved in 48 hours. Lab tests take about 24 hours to return results. It isn't something that can be done instantly.
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I THOUGHT THE NEWS REPORTED THAT IT TAKES 48 HRS. TO GET RESULTS!!! HOW IN THE WORLD DID THEY COME UP WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS IN LESS THAN 24 HRS?
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where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?!?
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You're the one who bought 50 bucks worth of water. The GUC did their job, and Im glad they handled it the way they did. Why are some of you people blaming them for contaminating the water? It could have been a million things. We have over 500 miles worth of water pipe in Greenville. It's likely there is a break in the line, especially considering most of the contamination is located in the County Home Rd, area. It takes almost a day to properly incubate and test the samples, it has nothing to do with old technology. I'd rather they do it right, than to try and rush it. And news flash, the GUC is owned by the City. If the GUC was responsible for compensating businesses, and all of you, everyone in Greenville would fit the bill, not the GUC.
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people in this area panic to fast. Snow no milk or bread.With this no bottle water.winterville citezens wasted $ on water they didnot need.You shoud understand the testing process before you blame anyone GUC does a professional job making sure the water is safe to drink.They took all the right steps to insure the publics saftey. These things happen from time to time.GO to a 3world country and drink there water and see what happens.you can go to www.ncdenr.com to veiw all water supply systems testing results
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I probably spent 50.00 on water for my house and the baseball team todrink. is GUC going to give us compensation?
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My question for everyone is does anyone remember the flood after hurricare Floyd? We couldn't drink the water for a long time after that either and this is just a reminder to be prepared for the hurricare season. I know we have not been hit with a major storm in a while but it is just a matter of time before we reach a real disaster again.
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Should I be concerned? I boiled some water but I'm looking at it confused... the first thing that popped into my mind when I read the news flash of "we need to boil poopy water" was... If you boiled a load of your own feces, would you still drink it...? I refuse to boil my water. I taped all my faucet's off so my kids wouldn't used them and immediately brought a water supply to suffice China. I don't want to seem like a panicky, freak-outed person, but...could I please get a straight answer of yes or no?
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All of you that might be dismayed about the bottled water you drank need to consider that you can keep it for the next hurricane or disaster. You should keep a supply of 1 gallon per person per day at your home for emergency preparedness. The run on bottled water makes a clear note of the lack of emergency preparedness. Please take this minor incident as a wake up call to be better prepared for a real disaster.
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YOU GO M...YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!!
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This should be a wake up call for everybody. What's going to happen when when a real catastrophy hits this area. I think of New Orleans when Katrina hit. The area turned animalistic. What are the plans if our water supply is poisoned by the Muslim extremists
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Yay, the world isnt going to end now everyone can stop freaking out lol..... I'm sure people will still question it...
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We should probably treat everyday the same way we treated the last day and a half. Use much less water and always be safe. Of course you don't have to boil anymore. YEAH!
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I noticed the boil alert has been lifted except for those living off of county home road. Would windsor be considered okay or not since it is off of county home road?
EDITOR'S NOTE: The news release from GUC gives specific locations that still have the boil alert.
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Now that the boil water advisory is lifted, hopefully all these fruitcakes will go away. GUC simply was following State Law by handling things the way they did and if the media had told people this, there would not have been all this uproar. Typical sensationalism by these people!
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ITS OVER!!!!!.....all clear except those on county farm road......im sure it will still be tomm before most of the bussineses get back to normal
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I Think that the state or governmment should have been doing tests earlier so they could have prevented all this nonsense! We REALLY need an update in our technology! Its not about having to make my own food cause i love doing that. Its that the E.Coli could have been prevented with a more precise or frequent check up/update. If you have any responses to my opinion e-mail me at :chrryappl9@aol.com
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They say the water is not shoing any contanimation, all I ask is that they inform us and the business owners if it could possibly be safe to re-open. It is my birthday, and I would like to go to Outback for dinner! No big deal either way, many more birthdays to come.
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Some people are making mountains out of mole hills. You can flush your toilet so don't complain. If GUC cut off the water supply I would think you would be more worried about where your waste is going to go. But after reading the posts I think some of you are still using an outhouse to relieve yourselves. You should feel good that PCHD and GUC are doing their job and looking after your safety.
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First we couldn't eat tomatoes. Last week we couldn't breath the air. And now this week, we can't drink our water. Does anyone else see a disturbing pattern here?
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Why do people keep saying that this is OK and not a big deal? We shouldn't be upset that GUC has dumped poop into our water? There are third world countries out there waiting for you folks that don't mind contaiminated water, I'd prefer to have mine clean.
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johnny: I would think filtered water from the toilet would be safer than filtered water from the sink.
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I put some of the "poo water" on my tomatoes yesterday and they doubled in size overnight!!! This new water is amazing.
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What whiners you all are. Consider this as a practice run for future catastrophes...if you don't wake up and take care of your environment on a daily basis, you will face many situations worse than this--how about no water at all--ever? Consider that the aquafir is diminising and that global warming is affecting our weather and melting our ice- bergs...wake up to the importance of protecting our natural resources DAILY; if not for yourself, for your children and/or grandchildren. Our society has become "takers" and "gimme, gimme people" and "I-don't-care-about-anyone-but-myself-people" It's all about me, me, me and it's very sad. The comments here are all proof of the pettiness. Wouldn't we all love to have hind sight? It's easy to complain about "the shoulds" -- but did you call a neighbor to check on them or take water to the nursing homes? That would have been more productive than these accusatory comments.
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Is filtered water from the sink safe to drink?
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So what if its been worse before, it still sucks that its happening now. I don't pay GUC to deliver water with crap in it to my house. Not only that, but the hurricanes where a natural disaster so forgiving GUC for that is a lot easier than for contaiminating the water during a drought. I would seriously recommend we all take contaiminated H2O very seriously, especially with the lack of good H2O thats been around our parts here lately.
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Come on people just grow up. Be thankful that we have water. Just do your job and boil it. All this whinning just makes me sick. You all are a big bunch of babies.Resturants are closed. So big deal. Go buy you a loaf of bread and some ham and just eat at home. Come on people get a grip on the situtation.
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Either some people need to go back to school for reading comprehension or they just need to read period. Here is an idea, do a simple google search and see what you come up with, it isn't hard. You would be surprised at what you learn on your own without having someone spoon feed you the information. Is this a bother, yeah. Is it the end of the world, no. Will you get over it, you are going to have to. Just remember this situation and the others when it becomes voting time. In the mean time, boil some water, let it cool, then take a bath and get over it already.
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Man, I hope none of you have ever gone swimming in a lake, river, or ocean. Believe me you have been exposed to far worse in there than what is coming out of your shower head. Just dont go licking your fingers and you'll be good.
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Has anyone heard if they have yet to find the source of the contamination
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Dishwashers don't get hot enough so rinse them afterwards with clean (I assume bottled)water?! Showers are ok if you don't get water in your mouth and then you sanitize your hands?! Huh, what?! Maybe it's just me but none of it makes any sense! I guess I will do the best I can and take my chances.
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Just a thought, but I don't like poo in my water. Is our situation worse than Iraq, China, Midwest Flooding, Hugo, Floyd, or Katrina? Nah. I just have this thing against poo in my water. I also thought it would be good to hear from Ronald Elks, General Manager & CEO of Greenville Utilities, or Pat Dunn, mayor of Greenville. I wonder where they are? I wonder what they are drinking right now?
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my problem is that the news broke around 11:30 yesterday and our restaurant did not get a call from the health department until after 5 pm. they don't even have a call center up to help field the calls people are making.
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You can use antibacterial soap all day long, but you are still rinsing that soap off with poopy water. I don't know WHY in the WORLD GUC is being so casual about bathing in this stuff. Think of the God-Awful infections you can get in your eyes, ears, nose, skin, genitals..... I think it is safe to say that poopy water is no good regardless of what soap you use.
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