The city of McKinney is taking steps to deal with contaminated groundwater underneath its old cotton gins and industrial facilities.
The groundwater underneath about 31 acres east of Hwy. 5 is considered unsafe for human consumption, but it does not pose a threat to the neighborhoods surrounding the property, city staff said during the Aug. 17 City Council meeting.
"Historically speaking, there's been all kinds of industrial and agricultural different activities, and over time they have some spills and discharges and whatnot," city staff said. "This is not uncommon for any city."
McKinney City Council voted to establish a municipal setting designation for the property. The designation would prohibit the groundwater from being used for drinking, bathing, cooking or irrigation.
