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Town Manager: Water tests show E. coli and coliform; boil-water order issued for Town Office
Summary
Town Manager Ray Weintraub said July–August water tests returned positive for E. coli and coliform bacteria; a boil-water order is in effect for the Town Office building until further notice. The Selectboard discussed notifications and next steps.
Town Manager Ray Weintraub reported that routine testing of the town’s water supply returned positive results for E. coli and coliform bacteria for July and August 2024, and said a boil-water order is in place for the Town Office building until further notice.
Weintraub told the Selectboard the positive test results prompted immediate precautions and that the office will follow state guidance on sampling and corrective actions. He advised residents and visitors to the Town Office to boil water before use while laboratory verification and any follow-up testing continue.
The board did not record a formal vote on remediation steps in the transcript but discussed communication needs and next steps, including additional sampling and informing staff and the public. The meeting record does not specify who will lead follow-up testing or a timeline for lifting the boil-water order.
The Town Manager’s report placed the water results alongside other operational items; residents seeking up-to-date guidance should contact the Town Office for the latest advisories.
