Drinking water warning issued in Rehoboth Bay Community Mobile Home Park
Drinking water samples have tested positive for E. coli in Rehoboth Bay Community Mobile Home Park, prompting warnings to residents.
Residents were issued a warning Sept. 22 to boil their water before they drink it, or use bottled water. Jen Brestel, spokeswoman for the Division of Public Health, said water samples collected came back positive for E. coli.
In a notice obtained by the Cape Gazette, residents were told to boil water before drinking it because a recent water sample contained disease-causing organisms. “These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches,” the notice read.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk; general guidelines about drinking water are available at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
The notice stated that management is reviewing the water system and a water treatment system is in place. “We will continue to test our wells until we have satisfactory results. We will update you as more information becomes available. Until you receive a problem corrected notice, please boil your water before using it,” the notice states.
Christopher Byrne, community manager for Rehoboth Bay Mobile Home Park, could not be reached for comment.
