E. Coli and Fecal Contamination of Royal Spring
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kbarhow
N 38° 12.559 W 084° 33.711
16S E 713468 N 4231850
Water supply for Georgetown, Kentucky is contaminated by human waste. This spring is one of the larger ones in Kentucky. Its location was part of the reason why Georgetown was founded here.
Waymark Code: WM34B3
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The aquifer begins north of Lexington and emerges from underground here as a natural spring. It serves as the water supply for Georgetown and Scott County. No wonder the water tastes like s*$t
Type of publication: Newspaper

When was the article reported?: 07/13/2007

Publication: Georgetown News-Graphic

Article Url: [Web Link]

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How widespread was the article reported?: local

News Category: Health/Medicine
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