Abilene is dealing with some tap water quality issues, so don't be surprised if your water looks a bit strange today. Check the city’s official site to see if your street is on the list and what they're doing to fix it.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The city will save on the costs associated with maintaining the fluoridation equipment and purchasing fluoride chemicals.
Residents who oppose the addition of fluoride to the public water supply.
Residents who rely on fluoridated water for dental health and may face increased costs for dental care.
The city is using settlement funds to design a treatment system for PFAS, a group of 'forever chemicals' found in the water supply. Residents are asking for more transparency on how these funds are spent and how the city will coordinate with regional water suppliers.
City of Abilene working to correct excessive level of ‘forever chemicals’ in water supply BigCountryHomepage.com
Notice weird-colored water in Abilene? This is why! BigCountryHomepage.com
Concerns rise over Abilene's permit renewal to discharge effluent into Possum Kingdom Lake KTXS
The city is keeping water restrictions at two days per week to ensure the water supply lasts through the summer, even though reservoir levels have improved.
Water restrictions, conservation a 24/7 routine in Abilene and the Big Country Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The city has decided to stop adding fluoride to the public water supply. This change has sparked debate regarding dental health access for residents who cannot afford private dental care.
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