Well drilling companies face new state, county regulations
Recent surveys by the health department's environmental health section have shown that approximately 43 out of 127 (30 percent) water samples taken in Jackson County tested positive for coliform bacteria.
"All water samples were tested for coliform bacteria, which is an indicator of bacterial growth in the water," said Dendy. "Coliform bacteria are not harmful, but their presence indicates other harmful bacteria could possibly contaminate the well. This test alone does not necessarily determine that the aquifer is contaminated."
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