Caserma Ederle soldiers warned on water

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Caserma Ederle soldiers warned on water
By Kent Harris, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Soldiers living on Caserma Ederle have been told to drink bottled water until more tests can be conducted on the base’s water supply.

Initial tests found levels of hydrocarbons above normal levels, according to a public health advisory issued Sunday by U.S. Army Garrison-Vicenza.

"Until all the results are in, the best way to minimize any potential health risks is to temporarily switch to alternative sources for our drinking water on Caserma Ederle," Col. Virgil Williams, the garrison commander, was quoted as saying in the news release.

The garrison is providing bottled water to units on base as well as restaurants and other establishments.

Though only 1,200 servicemembers live on base, the free bottled water is available to other active-duty personnel and civilians while they’re working on base as well, according to the release.


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