Community advocates push for clean water solutions in Greenfield

The Greenfield City Council meeting held on February 11, 2025, focused on critical community issues, particularly concerning water safety and local development projects.

During the meeting, public comments highlighted urgent concerns regarding water contamination in the area. Tony Carrillo, representing a coalition advocating for safe drinking water, addressed the council about the high levels of nitrates and 1,2,3-TCP found in domestic wells near Walnut Avenue. He emphasized the pressing need for clean water solutions and expressed a desire to collaborate with city officials and community partners to address this issue.

Pedro Henriques, a community solutions advocate from the Community Water Center, also spoke about the contamination problem. He shared that a feasibility study conducted by GHD Inc. Engineers has proposed potential solutions for the community's water crisis. This study, funded by the state water resource control board, was initially presented to the council in March 2024. Henriques indicated that further details would be shared in upcoming meetings after gathering feedback from the community and project partners.

Additionally, Perez, the recreation manager, invited residents to a community meeting regarding the new community center and park project planned for the corner of Toth and Apple. This initiative aims to enhance local recreational facilities and engage the community in the planning process.

The discussions during the meeting underscored the city's commitment to addressing public health concerns and improving community infrastructure. The council is expected to continue these conversations in future meetings, focusing on actionable solutions for safe drinking water and community development.