NATICK – One source of Natick’s public drinking water is shut down after a sample tested positive for E. coli, according to a statement issued by town officials. This development follows PFAS contamination detected earlier this year in one of the town’s public water sources – the Springvale H & T water treatment plant. E. coli - short for Escherichia coli microbes in water traced to human waste can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea and headaches. More:Drinking water is safe in Natick; work continues to find source of PFASSubsequent water samples taken in May at Springvale fell within the state’s range for safe drinking water. Results showed 16 parts per trillion for PFAS6,More:Natick faces PFAS water contamination; so does WaylandNatick Town Meeting approved $3 million to fight PFAS.

Source: MetroXpress July 15, 2021 21:22 UTC