Grand Prairie Residents Urged Not to Use Tap Water After ‘Foaming Agent’ Detected in Water Supply
What Happened?
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, the City of Grand Prairie issued a boil water notice for all residents after a “foaming agent” was detected in the city’s water supply.
The notice advises residents not to drink, cook, or bathe with tap water until further notice.
What is a Foaming Agent?
A foaming agent is a chemical that is used to create foam in various applications, such as firefighting and manufacturing.
The type of foaming agent detected in Grand Prairie’s water supply has not been disclosed, but some types of foaming agents can be harmful to human health if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
What Should Residents Do?
Residents are urged to follow these precautions until further notice:
- Do not drink tap water.
- Do not cook with tap water.
- Do not bathe or shower with tap water.
- Use bottled water for drinking, cooking, and bathing.
- If you come into contact with tap water, wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Residents who have already consumed or used tap water should monitor themselves for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or skin irritation.
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
What is the City Doing?
The City of Grand Prairie is working to remove the foaming agent from the water supply and to determine the source of the contamination.
The city is also distributing bottled water to residents at several locations.
The boil water notice will remain in effect until the city can confirm that the water supply is safe to use.
Conclusion
The detection of a foaming agent in Grand Prairie’s water supply is a serious concern, and residents are urged to follow the boil water notice until further notice.
The city is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and will provide updates as they become available.
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