During a recent government meeting, community members voiced their concerns regarding water quality and distribution issues in the area serviced by the Housatonic Water Company. Trevor Forbes, a resident, commended the health board for their initiative but highlighted a critical point: the Housatonic Water Company has indicated that their responsibility for delivering potable water extends only to the road, not to individual homes. This revelation raises questions about the accountability for water quality at the tap, prompting Forbes to suggest that other consumers may have experienced similar responses from the company.

Jan Mojik, another resident, proposed the creation of a distribution map to track complaints over the past few years. He emphasized the need to identify which areas are experiencing more frequent issues, suggesting that older pipes in private systems might be contributing to the problem rather than the main water supply itself.

Douglas Stevenson expressed gratitude for the urgency with which the health board is addressing the situation. He stressed the importance of frequent water testing to monitor trends in water quality, particularly for contaminants that are not immediately detectable. Stevenson, who has been avoiding Housatonic water due to health concerns, urged the board to establish multiple testing sites throughout the distribution system to gain a comprehensive understanding of water quality.

Debra Herman also contributed to the discussion, thanking the board for their efforts while raising a practical concern about the logistics of using five-gallon water jugs, suggesting that some residents may require assistance in managing them.

The meeting underscored a collective call for improved transparency and action regarding water quality issues, with residents eager for solutions that ensure safe drinking water for all.