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GUC Works To Pinpoint Contamination Source

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Posted: 9:34 PM Jun 25, 2008
Last Updated: 10:08 PM Jun 25, 2008
Reporter: Christine Kennedy

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Greenville Utilities crews are working to find the source of the water contamination, although they believe it could be isolated to the County Home Road area.

Members from Greenville Utilities, Pitt County Emergency Management and the state met today about the fecal coliform in the water. Managers say random samples taken from that area on Monday came back positive for the bacteria.

Now all customers who receive water from GUC, will need to boil their water before consumption. Pitt County Health Director John Morrow says he doesn't advise bathing in it either.

Greenville Utilities say it will continue to test the water and try to flush the water lines on County Home Road until the tests come back negative.

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Posted by: very serious Location: chocowinity on Jun 27, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I see all these Questions, but where is the answers. How, what do you do if you have been exposed to this contamination, and what are the side effect or the end results.

Posted by: ThreeScore&Five-StillGotTheJive Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Did someone really ask whether we should stop watering our gardens? c'mon. The soil is teeming with bacteria, E.coli included. What the heck do you think putting manure on your garden does? Just wash your vegetables before bringing them in. Please, use your [small] brain before posting. Attention: The acid in your stomach KILLS bacterial, including a manageable quantity of E.coli!!!

Posted by: b Location: washington on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I wonder what they will tell the public how the water became contaminated. Also what really may be in our water everyday? With cancer booming it makes a body wonder. Also if it is animal of human how did it get into the water lines? Just thinking out loud.

Posted by: David Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Anyone want to care to guess how much they're gonna raise our water rates over this?

Posted by: Monique Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I was wondering. Is it safe to bathe because when you take a hot shower your pores open and the bacteria can get into your skin.....

Posted by: Jesse Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I doubt this will effect dogs and cats seeing as they eat their own excrement for fun

Posted by: ThreeScore&Five-StillGotTheJive Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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 and quantity of bugs. I’m doubtful that the real load (e.g. concentration) in the water represents a real threat. Would be interesting to hear how many colonies or counts are present in the samples.

Posted by: Robin Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I have a kitten that mysteriously developed Giardia infection although not exposed to any known source other than GUC water. I wonder how long this has been going on with monthly testing?

Posted by: Fun Times! Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Greeeeaaaaattttt!!!! Now they are saying that you should not shower in it?!?! That would have been nice to know this morning. Ughh.

Posted by: kelley Location: greenville nc pitt county on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:52 AM
when will the problem be fixed because we have 3dogs and 2 cats and are very concerned about their safety and also how long has this been going on

Posted by: Eugene Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Don't you think you are sensationalizing the story just a bit with that picture of someone drinking that nasty water? I mean, seriously, let's keep things real, shall we?

Posted by: Dave Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Have any of you guys took a drop of the water and looked at it under a microscope? I have and I will tell you this, watching the activity under that slide is much better than watching TV.

Posted by: concerned on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Please, it is thursday has the source of this problem been found. when did this start?

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