The Corpus Christi Times is reporting the following.
Corpus Christi water supply may be contaminated after industrial spillCorpus Christi water supply may be contaminated after industrial spill
“This is based on initial reports and the quantity of these chemicals can not be determined at this time,” the news release states.
The chemicals were identified as indoline and hydrochloric acid.
This new information contradicts the city’s earlier announcement that only one chemical– Indulin AA86– was released into the water supply. The city’s announcement comes about 12 hours into a city mandated ban on drinking or using tap water.
The chemical, which came from a facility in an industrial district, is an asphalt emulsifier. About three to 24 gallons got into the water supply.
“It is critical that our state agencies work together with local government, elected officials, and community leaders to communicate and coordinate efforts to resolve this issue quickly and protect our public’s health,” the news release states.
State. Sen.Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-Corpus Christi, State Rep. Abel Herrero, D-Robstown, and State Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi.
City spokeswoman Kim Womack said the city’s test results showed no signs of contamination outside the Industrial District. The city is now awaiting the results of TCEQ’s tests.
With an administration entering office anathema to environmental concerns, this story should give many pause. For an antiregulation administration, this should be concerning.