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Resident alleges unsafe drinking water and police inaction; city officials publicly refute contamination claims
Summary
At the May 13 Ames City Council meeting a resident delivered detailed allegations that Ames drinking water contained contaminants including chromium‑6 and that a suspected drug lab had been ignored by police. City water and wastewater leadership publicly responded, saying the utility is in full compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and the
A resident used the public forum at the May 13 Ames City Council meeting to allege broad problems with drinking‑water testing and police responsiveness; city officials responded publicly, saying the allegations were incorrect and that the utility meets federal standards.
In public comment, the speaker delivered a multi‑point 20‑page complaint alleging the city did not test for many contaminants, claimed several violations of federal safety guidelines including for lead and “forever chemicals,” and alleged private testing found chromium‑6 and other contaminants. The resident also alleged…
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