By james art LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is calling for swift action to address the ongoing water crisis in Laredo, after repeated E. coli problems.
LULAC said Laredo’s predominantly Latino community has dealt with six reports of boil water since 2019, with the latest being discovered on Oct. 10. They emphasize that over 30% of the water pipes in the city are more than 50 years old, which can worsen water safety.
According to LULAC, pollution problems have significantly affected the daily lives of residents. The group says the small utility rebates offered by the city aren’t enough for families dealing with repeated outages. LULAC has outlined three main actions it wants to take:
- Regular water testing: LULAC calls for frequent and mandatory testing for E. coli and other harmful bacteria to keep water safe.
- Small business support: They want emergency aid to help small businesses affected by water problems.
- Safe water for vulnerable residents: LULAC is asking for relief centers to provide clean water to low-income families, seniors and immigrants.
LULAC said it recently established an Environmental Justice Committee to monitor the situation and push for lasting solutions. They urged officials to take decisive steps to fix the aging water system and support communities facing similar problems across Texas.
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