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Hubbardston board flags coliform and BOD results; orders retests and follow-up
Summary
The Board of Health reviewed multiple recent well and wastewater laboratory reports, identified elevated biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) at a wastewater site and at least one coliform result that requires a repeat sample, and directed staff to request clarifications and retests from the labs and responsible parties.
The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health on Feb. 25 reviewed a batch of well, entry-point and wastewater laboratory reports that showed mostly normal results but included specific readings the board said require follow-up and retesting.
Board members said most residential and school water tests were within expected ranges, but the board identified a biochemical oxygen demand reading that was “high” for a wastewater sample tied to the municipal system and a coliform result at a food establishment sample that exceeded entry-point guidance and should be retested.
The board’s sanitarian, Phil Ledger, explained that BOD can be seasonally higher in cold weather and that interpretation depends on sample location and temperature. The board…
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