City of Mechanicville

WATER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
("Boil water advisories")

1. The Water Superintendent will issue the Boil Water notice.
2. The Boil Water notice will be into effect for a minimum of 48 hrs.
3. Samples of water will be collected through out the Distribution System.
4. Two consecutive days of sampling will be done.
5. All samples must be analyzed in a laboratory certified by the New York State Department of Health.
6. Samples are to be tested for total coliform bacteria. All total coliform positive samples must be analyzed for E.coli. The laboratory will perform the E.coli test if the water sample initially tests positive for total coliform bacteria.
7. The Boil Water Notice will be lifted when two (2) consecutive tests have been completed and the samples are negative.
8. If you have any questions about the Total Coliform Rule, please call the Dept. of Health Glens Falls District Office at 793-3893 or the Mechanicville Water Treatment Plant at 664-3751.

Thank You,

John M Zullo
Water Superintendent

Jack Messore
Commissioner of Public Works