Oxford Public Health is telling residents the municipal water is still safe to drink after two residents contracted E-coli in Tavistock.
TAVISTOCK - Oxford County Public Health is investigating two cases of E. coli in Tavistock.
Health Officials are reminding residents that the municipal drinking water is safe to drink and they do not think the water had anything to do with the E. Coli cases. Oxford County Public Health received a first report of E. coli in a Tavistock resident in mid-February. The second E. coli case happened during the month of March.
The Public Works department tests all municipal drinking water systems and testing to date has not shown the presence of E. coli in the Tavistock municipal water system. Drinking water is also monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Symptoms of E. coli include diarrhea, blood in stool and abdominal cramps. It is mostly spread through contaminated food or water. E. coli can also be spread from person to person, which can be prevented by proper hand washing.
Residents who suspect they have E. coli should seek medical attention and contact Public Health at 519-539-9800, ext. 3500 or 1-800-755-0394.

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