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McCook Gazette

October, 2003

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According to reports, there were complaints to the manager from the customers at the McCook Wal-Mart concerning the drinking water.   Sally Jones says, "I got a drink from the water fountain and it had a strange odor to it."  Joey Sampson reports, "I thought that the water had a funny taste and left me with a horrible aftertaste."  These complaints were reported, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
    October 5th, 9:30 a.m.:  The State of Nebraska Department of Health inspected the McCook Wal-Mart.  The manager of Wal-Mart said," I ordered the water fountains, hydrants and faucets be temporarily disconnected until we can get to the root of the problem."  The investigation is continuing although no serious illness has occurred.