Total coliform were found in April, June, and July 1999 samples. Whenever total coliform are found in a sample, four repeat samples are collected and analyzed. All repeat sampling had no total coliforms present, indicating safe drinking water. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality.
High turbidity can hinder the effectiveness of disinfectants.
Drinking water, including bottled water. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the gameral population. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. Cobleskill monitors for approximately 100 regulated contaminants like Synthetic Organic Chemicals including pesticides and herbicides, Volatile Organic Contaminants, Radioactive Contaminants and Inorganic Contaminants.