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Entries from April 28th, 2009

DEC CLOSES KING PHILLIP’S SPRING DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS

April 28th, 2009 · 3 Comments · News

Popular Spring is Located Near Exit 30 of the Northway

King Phillip’s Spring, a popular spring near Exit 30 of the Northway (I87), has been closed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), due to potential health risks from drinking its waters.

DEC removed the pipe to the spring after periodic waters samples taken by DEC over the past 6 months indicated high levels of coliform bacteria exceeding Department of Health water quality standards.


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“The Department understands that obtaining water from the spring is very popular with visitors and residents,” said DEC Regional Director Betsy Lowe. “The decision to close the spring was made after considerable deliberation, however, it reflects our responsibility to ensure the safety of the public.”

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Starting My Adirondack Farmer’s Tan

April 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Adirondack Life

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Spring Feast

April 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Adirondack Life

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