Officials Rule Out Well Water As E. Coli Source

The Oklahoma State Department of Health says well water does not appear to be the source of an E. coli outbreak.

Monday, September 1st 2008, 4:21 pm

By: News On 6


The Oklahoma State Department of Health says well water does not appear to be the source of an E. coli outbreak in Locust Grove. 

The well at the Country Cottage restaurant tested positive for a bacteria last week according the state health department. Investigators will continue efforts to find the rare strain's source.

The bacteria are responsible for one death and sickening at least 146 people. Of those sickened, 104 are adults and 42 are children.

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08/29/2008  Rare E. Coli Type Identified

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