To: CdMGuy
Why is it going to take a few days to test the water?Bacteria take some time to grow on a petrie dish. Some viruses can only be seen with a special microscrope that the average lab probably doesn't have.
Also, when you have your water tested, you probably only test for a limited number of things. Under the circumstances, the city probably has to test for just about everything that could cause problems--that's a whole lot of testing...
To: aristeides; thinden; honway; piasa; Ernest_at_the_Beach
It bothers me that this security breach was not detected for perhaps more than 2 days. And even if the tests are all negative, the financial losses are going to be considerable. Not to mention the nagging worry residents will have for quite a while about the safety of their water...
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