SAN ANTONIO – E. coli bacteria was present in a recent raw water sampling of a Northwest Side well on Friday, according to a San Antonio Water System press release.
SAWS officials said the Turtle Creek 3 well will remain offline to investigate the possible source of the bacteria, disinfect the well, and retest it. However, the utility said no additional action needs to be taken by customers.
This kind of bacteria is a concern for infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems, according to the release. Anyone experiencing short-term health effects such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms is encouraged to seek medical advice.
SAWS said it routinely tests its water to ensure customer safety. The utility said it has collected 420 finished water samples so far this month that were free of E. coli…