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Resident raises E. coli concerns and says class action filed against local water provider
Summary
A resident told council that Global Water/Santa Cruz Water Co. tested positive for E. coli on Aug. 27 and said a state‑law class action has been filed; he urged the city to treat potable water as a human right and improve incident response and notification.
Brad Follett, identifying himself as CEO of Earth Month Network and a Maricopa resident, told the council he previously raised concerns about the city’s potable water system and said some residents remain affected by a past E. coli positive test. "You may be aware that on August 27, that Global Water received a positive E. coli test," Follett said, describing the pathogen as a health concern that can make water nonpotable for humans and pets.
Follett said community displeasure remains with how the incident was handled and that a state‑law class action has been filed against Global Water Resources and Santa Cruz Water Company; he advised residents seeking counsel to contact attorney Geoffrey M. Trachtenberg at (480) 540‑1341. The comment prompted no immediate council action in the meeting transcript; the mayor closed the call to the public after additional speakers addressed community events and charitable programs.
What happens next: Follett’s remarks were entered into the public record; any formal follow‑up or staff response is not captured in the transcript excerpt.
