Steve Howie, Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator, has received a crucial update regarding the potential waterway contamination issue that arose in the wake of the fire at the Sherwin Williams company in Garland on August 7. Since that fire, contaminants from fire suppression chemicals have posed a threat to waterways spanning from Duck Creek in Garland to the East Fork of the Trinity River in Kaufman County.
As a precautionary measure, local residents are strongly advised to refrain from any recreational activities involving water contact, including fishing, along the affected waterways. The water has been deemed safe for agricultural use.
It is imperative that residents continue to exercise caution and avoid contact with these waterways until official clearance is granted by both the EPA and the TCEQ. Only when the “all clear” is officially given by these regulatory bodies should residents consider resuming normal activities near the water.
“Your safety is our priority,” said Steve Howie, Kaufman County Emergency Operations Coordinator. “We appreciate your cooperation in heeding the warnings of possible contamination by avoiding any tributary leading to the East Fork of the Trinity River until officials give the ‘all clear’ for contact with those waterways.”
For further updates and inquiries, please refer to the official Kaufman County website.
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