Bluff Mayor Josh Ewing stated there is no reason to suspect that the culinary water supply at Bluff Elementary has been contaminated following recent flooding. The update comes in response to rumors regarding water safety at the school.
After consulting with the president of Bluff Water Works, Marx Powell, Mayor Ewing said there are no known possible contamination sources. He noted that the water supply is a pressurized system utilizing a pressurized aquifer.
Mayor Ewing stated there is no reason to believe the culinary water is unsafe to drink or use. San Juan County Public Health has taken water samples for testing to confirm the safety of the supply, with results expected in the coming days.
The update was provided by Monique McDermott to address rumors circulating at Bluff Elementary.
