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Abilene is dealing with some tap water quality issues, so don't be surprised if your water looks a bit strange today. Check the city’s official site to see if your street is on the list and what they're doing to fix it.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The city will save on the costs associated with maintaining the fluoridation equipment and purchasing fluoride chemicals.
Residents who oppose the addition of fluoride to the public water supply.
Residents who rely on fluoridated water for dental health and may face increased costs for dental care.
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Allows for business operations consistent with surrounding commercial uses.
Provides temporary housing for base construction workers.
The tower will improve cellular service capacity for the surrounding area.
This change allows for further development on the specified properties.
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The city is using settlement funds to design a treatment system for PFAS, a group of 'forever chemicals' found in the water supply. Residents are asking for more transparency on how these funds are spent and how the city will coordinate with regional water suppliers.