Burton Water Scare Caused by Faulty Testing Equipment

Burton water scare caused by faulty testing equipment

Burton's Department of Public Works said there was never anything wrong with the city's water — faulty testing equipment triggered a violation notice that residents received in the mail.

Burton water standard violation blamed on faulty equipment - Genesee County View

BURTON – City officials say there is no danger to residents, placing the cause of a recent state water quality violation on faulty equipment that has since been replaced. A letter was sent to residents last week informing them the City of Burton did not meet treatment requirements during testing earlier this year. The letter, sent to city households and businesses, was mailed by the Burton Department of Public Works (DPW) informing the populatio…