A recent raw water sampling of a Northwest Side well in San Antonio detected the presence of E. coli bacteria, according to a San Antonio Water System (SAWS) press release. The Turtle Creek 3 well has been taken offline to investigate the source of the bacteria, disinfect the well, and retest it.

SAWS Response

SAWS officials stated that no additional action is required from customers at this time. However, the utility warned that E. coli can pose a concern for infants, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other health effects is advised to seek medical attention.

SAWS routinely tests its water to ensure customer safety and has collected 420 finished water samples this month that were free of E. coli. The utility is required to provide public notice if a water well tests positive for E. coli or fecal bacteria under rules established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

SAWS anticipates resolving the issue within one week.

Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.