An Oklahoma City television news station received an expert opinion from a Florida laboratory company regarding Guthrie’s drinking water. The station first reported the smell and taste of the water could have been from blue-green algae.
Fox 25 (KOKH) aired the report earlier this month on the City of Guthrie’s drinking water after several residents contacted them searching for answers on the taste and odor of the drinking water. The report shows a water sample being taken from a resident’s kitchen sink and sent it to Red River Environmental in OKC for tests. Related article: View the Fox 25 article here.
President of Red River Environmental lab, Dr. Ming Yu said it could be blue-green algae causing the issue. Naturally, citizens became highly alert and worried about what may be in their drinking water. However, Fox 25 never stated if Red River actually had tested for blue-green algae.
The City of Guthrie responded with several of their own tests following the television report. Those tests came back negative for blue-green algae. The news will come as a relief to many, but it once again highlights the importance of drinking high-quality water. This Source will tell you more about how to improve water quality.
“The results of the analysis conducted by Guthrie Public Works Authority show that there is no presence of blue-green algae at the raw water source nor in the treated water being distributed to consumers,” a statement from the City said. Related article: City has water tested following TV report; algae not found
According to Fox 25 on Tuesday, Red River sent three samples to Green Water Laboratories in Florida that specializes in blue-green algae testing. The Fox 25 article that appeared on Tuesday said, “Our experts initially believed that could be to blame (blue-green algae) for Guthrie’s water issue. Green Waters Labs tested for the two common toxins generated by blue-green algae. Both came back negative.”
View the complete Fox 25 article
The Department of Environmental Quality said the City’s drinking water was in compliance with primary drinking water standards throughout the period of poor water quality. Related article: DEQ responds to City water issues; currently in compliance
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