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EMAIL BLAST FROM THE VILLAGE---Croton River - High Fecal Coliform Test Result, Water Quality
On Wednesday, August 21st, the Village took a second water sample in the vicinity of Mayo’s Landing for the purpose of testing for the levels of fecal coliform. The results from the testing were received this morning and again came back with levels exceeding the acceptable range for swimming.
Swimming in waters with high levels of fecal coliform bacteria increases the chance of developing illness (fever, nausea or stomach cramps) from pathogens entering the body through the mouth, nose, ears, or cuts in the skin. Other related illnesses could also develop. The primary sources of fecal coliform bacteria to fresh water are wastewater treatment plant discharges, failing septic systems, stormwater runoff, and animal waste. At this point the Village does not know what is causing the high levels. We intend to continue to take samples from Mayo’s Landing and will share these results with the public as they become available.
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Maybe the village needs to put portapottys down there. From all the pictures, where did all those people go to the bathroom?
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