The North Texas Municipal Water District fielded questions from residents and Frisco City Council after making a presentation at Council's regular meeting, April 3. The district explained its role in providing water to its service area, the process for its annual chlorine maintenance and the standards for measuring safe water. Representatives from the water district, which included Executive Director Tom Kula and Deputy Director Mike Rickman, asserted that the water meets federal standards for safety and is safe to drink. Many residents who spoke at the meeting questioned whether the standards for determining safe water were adequate and up to date. Residents addressed Council and district staff with their concerns.
Resident: Members of Safer Water, North Texas have complained of rashes, respiratory issues and other health problems during chlorine maintenance. #FriscoCouncil
— Community Impact FRS (@impactnews_frs) April 3, 2018
Resident: Would like to see more studies on trihalomethanes and their effects on health. #FriscoCouncil
— Community Impact FRS (@impactnews_frs) April 3, 2018
Dallas resident: You have the opportunity to look at the facts and listen to constituents' concerns. I hope you consider the fact that the regulations need to be updated. #FriscoCouncil
— Community Impact FRS (@impactnews_frs) April 3, 2018
City Council members followed up to residents' concerns by asking the district questions about methods, communication and safety standards.
