Boil Water Order Lifted
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The Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the boil order order for Wenham residents. Wenham residents can resume using Wenham public water without restrictions, said Town Administrator Jeff Chelgren.
Results from the Friday and Saturday tests show that the water system is free of any “total coliform or E coli bacteria,” according to a press release from the town. In turn, the MassDEP has lifted the boil water order that has been in effect in Wenham since Tuesday.
The town is saying residents should do the following:
Residents are advised to "flush" their water following the lifting of a boil order in order to clear plumbing of potentially contaminated water. Flushing your household and building water lines includes interior and exterior faucets; showers; water and ice dispensers; water treatment units, etc. Please use the following guidance:
Cold Water Faucets: Run tap water until the water feels cold, one minute or more, before drinking tooth-brushing, or using for food preparation.
Source: Patch.com
Celebrating simple acts of kindness
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On a sultry summer afternoon, I was driving past Safa Park when my car coughed, spluttered then came to a halt. I called a friend for help but he said he would take at least an hour to arrive. Tired and thirsty I could do nothing but wait. It was then that I saw a cold water dispenser before a villa. It was like sighting an oasis.
I drank the refreshing water before offering a silent word of gratitude to the owner of the villa who had so thoughtfully provided a source of comfort for passers-by. I was not the only one who felt revived. Labourers carrying out road repairs, municipal gardeners, a boy delivering groceries... all stopped to take a quick drink.
When I got home, I logged on to helpothers.org, a website that had simple but heartwarming stories of people extending a helping hand to others.
The true test of any society's coming of age is that it does not forget its essential lessons in humanity even while it strives to accomplish fresh challenges. I began looking for people who made it a purpose to do more in life than just earn a living, and was pleasantly surprised.
Source: gulfnews.com