Later reports on the outbreak indicated that by May 18, rumours were already circulating that Walkerton PUC water was the cause of the illness increasing numbers of residents were suffering and staff at the PUC had begun receiving calls enquiring as to the safety of town water.
Walkerton PUC water was the cause of the illness. This was what later reports on the outbreak indicated. Increasing numbers of residents were suffering the illness. Staff at the PUC had begun receiving calls. This was what later reports on the outbreak indicated. These calls were enquiring as to the safety of town water. Rumours were already circulating this. This was by May 18.