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University Shuts Down Water Well as Precautionary Measure

Texas State University-San Marcos has shut down a water well that provides potable water to campus after routine sampling tested positive for E. coli bacteria on the pre-treatment side of the system on May 28.

No contamination has been found on the post-treatment side of the system. The well has been disinfected according to American Water Works Association standards. University personnel have retested the well and are monitoring the situation.

Texas State is working closely with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to insure all regulatory requirements are adhered to and public health is protected at all times. Texas State will update media outlets as necessary until the situation is fully addressed.

Attached is the required regulatory Public Notice.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

 

1050003 Texas State University – San Marcos had a water well that test positive for E. coli.

Public Water System ID and Name

 

E. coli bacteria were found in the pre-treatment supply side of the water system on May 28, 2010.  These bacteria can make you sick, and are a particular concern for infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems.

 

WHAT SHOULD I DO?  WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

 

*• Fecal indicators are microbes whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term health effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.*

 

The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of * these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking this water.

 

 

Corrective action: Well has been taken out of service and will be disinfected according to American Water Works Association Standard C 654-03

 

 

We will inform you when tests show no bacteria.  We anticipate resolving the problem within (estimated time frame)   96 hours (June 1, 2010)       .  For more information, please contact                 Carl Teague, Jr.      at   512-245-2108       or 601 University Dr        San Marcos Texas        .

           (Name of PWS contact)                                (Phone number)                        (Mailing Address of Contact)

 

 

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

 

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses).  You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

 

This notice is being sent to you by (water system name) Texas State University_. Public Water System ID#: _  1050003_.

 

Date distributed: _May 28, 2010__.

 

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If there are any questions or concerns please contact Enos Jones at 245-1985 or ej01@txstate.edu or Carl Teague, Jr. at 245-2108.

 

Please print and post as deemed necessary.

 

This message was sent to all members of a conscribed mailing list established and maintained by Texas State University-San Marcos. Your inclusion in this list results from your relationship and status with the University and is not optional

 

Texas State University-San Marcos is a member of The Texas State University System.

 

 

 

 

HOURS ON WEBSITE ARE WRONG

Unfortunately our IT guy is on vacation, and some of the hours on our website are wrong and we can't correct them! :(  The correct hours for the SRC this weekend are:
Saturday May 1st 10am to 8pm
Sunday May 2nd 12pm to 6pm
Call 512-245-2940 if you have questions!

West Campus Fields are closed for repairs

The West Campus Fields are closed for repairs.  The practice field will reopen in August.  The running track remains open.

 

Campus Recreation Facilities closing early Sunday 5/2

Facilities will close at 5 or 6 pm on Sunday May 2^nd for the Campus Recreation Employee Appreciation Banquet.

Campus Recreation Hours Change

Effective 5/3/2010, the SRC, the Natatorium and the Aqua Sports Center will change to reduced hours for finals and the summer.  Check the Campus Recreation Website for updated hours.

 

http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/informal/src/hours-and-events.html

http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/Aquatics-and-Safety/asc/hours-and-events.html

http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/Aquatics-and-Safety/SRC-Natatorium/hours-and-events.html

 

1 Year Anniversary of the SRC Expansion

Thursday, April 29 Campus Recreation will be celebrating the one year anniversary of the SRC expansion and renovation.  Stop by or following your workout pick up a piece of fruit in the main lobby as a way to recognize this great addition to the University!  With the high use of the facility, it is anticipated that sometime during September or October 2010 the one millionth participant will walk through the turnstiles.  It could be you . . .