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  • Over 80 sick from campylobacter in Montana resort well water

    Posted: July 31st, 2010 - 6:20am by Doug Powell

    Whenever I go to a cottage or a camp – rare these days -- I always ask about the water source, how often it is tested and whether it is chlorinated. Most people can readily answer; some can’t.

    County and state health officials on Friday said several people have become ill after consuming water from a privately owned public water supply near Hebgen Lake, Montana (right, exactly as shown).

    The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has confirmed 14 cases of campylobacter gastrointestinal illness. Information collected about the cases "strongly suggests that exposure occurred at the Campfire Lodge Resort," according to the statement. At least 70 more cases are considered "probable."
    Along with county health agents and DPHHS, the Montana Department of

    The owners of the resort are cooperating with the probe, and have taken action to prevent future illnesses.


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  • 7 sick from Campylobacter in Utah well water

    Posted: May 15th, 2010 - 1:49pm by Doug Powell

    First raw milk, now the water in Utah is making people sick.

    The Salt Lake City Tribune reports that a boil-water advisory will remain in effect for residents of Northern Saratoga Springs (right, exactly as shown) after at least seven people were stricken by Campylobacter.

    Saratoga police spokesman Cpl. Aaron Rosen said the city is awaiting test results on a well believed to be the source of a campylobacter outbreak in the city. The city is treating the water with chlorine to kill the bacteria.

    Mount Olympus Waters dispatched a 6,000-gallon tanker truck to provide free water for residents. The tanker is parked at Walmart, at Redwood Road and State Route 73.

    Larry Mullenax, Mount Olympus vice president, said the company will provide two one-gallon containers of water per person. But if people bring their own containers, the company will fill them for free.

    Walmart employees are staffing the tanker from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., he said.

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