May 5, 2009: Greenwood Creek Officials Hunt For Source Of E. coli Contamination

May 5th, 2009

Officials in Greenwood Creek, Indiana, are trying to determine how Pleasant Creek may have become contaminated with elevated levels of the bacterium E. coli.  The Indiana Department of Natural Resources determined that E. coli levels were about five times the state standard.

Since E. coli is a fecal contaminant, the city will inspect the integrity of sewer lines that run near the creek.  They will also examine farm field runoff, which can also serve as a source of bacterial contamination.

However the pressure is on, as children often swim and wade in the creek during the summer months.  In addition, Pleasant Creek flows through several city parks, and will play a major role in Greenwood downtown revitalization plans.

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