Press Release
Congressman Cuellar Releases Statement in Response to the Laredo Boil Water Notice
Washington,
July 8, 2021
Laredo, TX—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the boil water notice in Laredo: “I have been in close contact with Mayor Saenz and City Manager, Robert Eads, to discuss the ongoing boil water notice. Additionally, my team has been in communication with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and the Texas National Guard, to ensure that Laredo residents continue to have access to clean, safe drinking water,” said Congressman Cuellar. “We must learn the root cause of the low chlorine levels that led to the initial boil water notice to ensure this never happens again. I will continue to work with state and local officials to address potential operational errors at local water plants and instill safeguard measures. If you or your neighbors are in need of drinking water, please do not hesitate to contact my office.” Congressman Henry Cuellar is a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Previously, he served as a Texas State Representative and Texas Secretary of State. Sign up to receive Congressman Cuellar’s E-mail Newsletters
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