ADAMS — It could be the middle of next week before Adams residents can drink tap water or cook without boiling it first, as testing continues to be sure the system is clear of suspected contamination.
Results of water samples taken Thursday, after steps to disinfect the system with chlorine began, are expected back Saturday.
But because the DEP normally requires two consecutive days of clear test results, monitoring is likely to continue into next week, according to John Barrett, superintendent of the Adams Fire District.
The boil order is forcing Adams restaurants to stop serving tap water and taking precautions with foods cooked in water.
It’s not anything a business wants to go through," Bartlett said.
Ben Acquista, owner of The Daily Grind nearby on Park Street, said his restaurant received lots of calls from people asking whether it is serving coffee.
"I was boiling water all day," she said.
Bottled water was supplied.
The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Hartman said the store has 24 pallets on hand in a variety of bottle sizes, with store personnel available to help customers lug away their purchases.