In accordance with regulatory requirements, the City of Commerce issued their annual notice to inform residents about recent monitoring violations related to the drinking water supply.
During October 2023, the city's water system failed to meet monitoring requirements as it did not collect one of the nine required samples for coliform bacteria testing. While this incident is not considered an emergency, transparency is crucial, and residents have a right to be informed about the situation.
Regular monitoring is essential to ensure the quality of drinking water and adherence to health standards. In October 2023, only eight out of the nine required coliform samples were collected, making it impossible to guarantee the water's quality during that period.
Residents are advised that, at present, there is no immediate action required. It is safe to continue drinking the water. In the event that the water becomes unsafe for consumption, residents will be notified within 24 hours, as required by regulations.
To rectify the violation, the City of Commerce collected all required coliform samples in November 2023, bringing the system back into compliance.
For further information or concerns, residents are encouraged to contact Dustin Clark at 903-886-1156.
