CBS Austin tests tap water for bacteria and waste

Austin Water says it’s on track to lift the boil water notice on Sunday.
"We’re feeling really really positive about being able to target lifting the boil water notice on Sunday," said Greg Meszaros, Director of Austin Water.
Austin Water is in the process of gathering a water sample and testing it.
While the city waits for the results of the Austin Water sample, on Friday CBS Austin got the final report from our own water testing.
CBS Austin collected tap water in north and south Austin and tested it for bacteria that could make people sick.
After the boil eater notice was issued, Durel started boiling the water she uses to give little Corinne sponge baths.
"Dirt, that’s what I’ve heard it’s dirt and silt.
"That would be awesome," said Durel.
"Test it out.
Durel plans to keep boiling her water until the Boil Water Notice is lifted.

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