Wharton residents can stay confident in their city water after a recent E. coli positive result came from a raw water sample in a local well. Public Works Director Roderick Semien clarified the test was on untreated water taken before it goes through the disinfection process, which is standard procedure. Once treated, water samples showed no presence of E. coli bacteria. This means the water delivered to homes and businesses in Wharton remains safe and meets all health standards. Officials say the city continues to monitor water quality.