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Water wells in Navasota that tested positive for E. coli bacteria return negative test result

The city says both wells were removed from use and immediately shut down once the bacteria test came back positive on Friday.

NAVASOTA, Texas — Two water wells that are connected to the City of Navasota's Public Water System had positive tests for E. coli bacteria return on Friday.

According to a spokesperson for the city, both wells were removed from use and immediately shut down once the bacteria test came back positive. 

As of Monday afternoon, both wells that previously tested positive for E. coli bacteria had returned negative test results and are now back in service.

Here are some things to know about E. coli from the city:

  • E. coli bacteria can make you sick, and is a particular concern for infants, young children, and those with weakened immune systems
  • Water from the wells that the city's public water system uses is disinfected with chlorine at a water plant before going out to the public for consumption
  • The city anticipates the issue being solved within 10 days, and the water wells that tested positive for E. coli bacteria will continue to be isolated from the water system until a negative test result for the bacteria is returned

UPDATE (11/12/2024 | 6:28 P.M.): The City of Navasota Public Water system was notified on Friday, November 8, 2024, that...

Posted by City of Navasota - Government on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Further information can be obtained by contacting the City of Navasota at 936-825-6450.

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