Attention Residents:
Please be aware that the recent E. Coli CTS water testing results were expedited for the Town of Wentworth because of last month's level of concern. Today, Aug. 13, 2018, the Town received the results from NH Public Health Laboratories Dept. of Health & Human Services. NO LEVELS OF CONCERN this month were reported. Lisa Doner with Baker River Watershed - Plymouth, says the Town of Wentworth can relax their restrictions on the swim beaches.
The following are abbreviations that will assist you in interpreting your report.
CTS/100 mL = Counts per 100 milliliters
CFU = Colony forming unit
For assistance in interpreting your lab results and obtaining information regarding water treatment; go to www.des.nh.gov and search “Be Well Informed.” or go to http://xml2.des.state.nh.us/DWITool/.
On August 6th:
Silver Bridge (Saunders Hill Rd.) - 40 CFU/100ml
Town Beach Hamilton Field - 40 CFU/100ml
Town Park (Riverside) - 60 CFU/100ml
The florescent orange warning signs may be removed from the Hamilton Field gate and swim hole area, along with the signs at the Silver Bridge (Saunders Hill Road).
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, please call the Selectmen's Office at:
(603) 764-9955.