PLANO — Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District assured the Plano City Council on Tuesday night that the city’s water supply is safe.
On Wednesday, the water district released additional test results solidifying that claim.
The tests conducted during the current temporary chlorine maintenance shows drinking water is safe, according to a news release from the water district.
The results by an independent testing firm reveal that levels of disinfection by-products are within regulatory standards, the release states.
Mayor Henry LaRosiliere offered additional assurances to residents, saying that if there is a problem with the city’s water, "we’ll fix it."
"I drink the same water everyone else does," he said.
Nearly half of the U.S. population is served by public water suppliers using temporary chlorine maintenance such as the one in North Texas, according to the district.
‘Feels a little scary’ But many residents dressed in blue packed Tuesday’s council meeting, complaining that their water smells like an "over-chlorinated swimming pool."
Cox said she’s resorted to buying bottled water, holding up a partially consumed bottle of water before Tuesday’s meeting.
He said the city plans to test the water through an independent agency before the chlorine burn ends Monday.