Jamestown (CSi)  A testing last Thursday  of water samples taking from a Jamestown site, has found  no trace of coliform bacteria.

Jamestown Utilities Operations Manager, Steve Suko says, samples from from Casey’s General Store at 1003 13th Street Northeast in Jamestown  in June this year,  tested positive for the bacteria by the North Dakota Department of Health.

Suko says nine additional samples were taken after the two positive tests. Four were taken in the store and five from surrounding businesses, with  tests negative.

 Water from that location will continue to be tested twice a month as part of routine water safety monitoring.

The two positive tests prompted the Jamestown Water Department to send letters and run public notice advertisements alerting the public of the problem.

Coliform while harmless, can be an indication of other potentially harmful bacteria in the water system.

Residents were not advised  to boil their water, however  individuals with compromised immune systems were advised to consult with a physician concerning the risk.