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Resident tells commission of yellow, chlorine-tasting water at 113 E. 11th; staff asked to follow up
Summary
A Marshall resident described yellow-colored water, strong chlorine taste and staining at a home on East 11th Street during public comment, saying multiple samples showed discoloration and asking the utility to investigate. Commissioners and staff acknowledged the complaint and said they would pursue details.
A resident identified as Mr. Naimani, who said he lives at 113 East 11th Street in Marshfield, told the Marshall Utilities Commission during the public comment period that water at his home has a persistent “vile chlorine taste” and yellow discoloration.
Mr. Naimani said the problem began in February, described repeated yellowing of laundry and toilet water, and told the commission he has collected four samples at different points in his home to show the discoloration. He said he spoke with a local tester, Scott at Gaffney, who could not determine the cause, and that a utility worker inspected his basement and looked for lead joints.
The complaint drew acknowledgment from commissioners and staff. Commission leadership said staff would follow up to gather more details and that the commission would call in additional information as needed.
Why it matters: Persistent taste and discoloration in a household’s tap water can signal distribution or treatment issues affecting public confidence and household expense (filters, laundry replacement). The commission and utility staff are the local point of contact for investigations and potential remedial work.
Details from the comment: Mr. Naimani said the taste and yellow water began in February, that drinking-filter cartridges are being replaced monthly (increasing household cost), and that white linens and toilet water showed yellow staining. He said he provided four samples (before a drinking filter, from the bottom of the water heater, at a supply to a toilet and after the drinking filter) and showed a visibly yellow sample to the meeting. He told commissioners a utility inspector looked for lead joints in the basement and that he was told to take other steps but received no clear explanation.
What commissioners and staff said: Commission staff acknowledged the comment and said they would request additional details from the resident and coordinate investigation with utility water staff. Commissioners did not take formal action during the meeting; the matter remained in the public-comment record and staff were asked to follow up.
Next steps: Staff said they would contact the resident for the samples and investigation notes and report back to the commission with findings or recommended next steps.
