Greendale's Boil/Bottled Water Advisory Lifted

The received additional lab results on Tuesday morning that confirmed a negative result for total coliform in Greendale's drinking water.

The precautionary boil/bottled water advisory issued on Sunday has been lifted and residents can resume normal use and consumption of Village water.

Village officials had issued the boil/bottled water advisory on October 2 afterin the Village’s drinking water supply.

While coliform itself is not harmful, it can indicate the presence of other potentially harmful bacteria, and its presence was a violation of State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Regulations.

Additional sample testing was conducted and initial lab results received on Monday morning were reported as negative for total coliform.  Per Department of Natural Resources protocol, testing continued on Monday and the final lab results were reported to the Village on Tuesday morning, according to a release from the Village of Greendale.

“We’d like to thank Greendale residents and the entire community for their patience as we worked to ensure the safety of our drinking water supply,” said Village Manager Todd Michaels.  “The health and safety of our residents is our primary concern, and we are pleased that the testing process went smoothly and efficiently and we were able to lift the precautionary advisory in a timely manner.”