CLEWISTON, Fla. – A water sample taken from one of Clewiston’s underground wells tested positive for E. coli, a sign that the city’s drinking water may be contaminated with fecal matter.
A notice was issued to the public on Oct. 13, more than a month after test results came back on Sept. 7. That’s despite a state requirement of public notice within 24 hours of a positive test.
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