In Alexandria, Indiana, a once-routine concern over water quality has transformed into a community-wide alarm. What began with scattered complaints has now evolved into a highly publicized crisis, marked by confirmed E. coli contamination, outrage over missing chlorine, and suspicion of misused public funds. For many, the question isn’t just whether their water is safe—it’s whether Alexandria Indiana Water might reveal a pattern of negligence far deeper than previously understood.
At the heart of the issue is a troubling breakdown in basic public health safeguards. Multiple homes across Alexandria have tested positive for E. coli in recent weeks. Even more disturbing are chlorine readings as low as 0.029 ppm—sharply below Indiana’s minimum requirement of 0.2 ppm. One viral video showed an IDEM (Indiana Department of Environmental Management) official taking a chlorine sample from a residence that had tested positive for E. coli, showing just 0.09 ppm.
Despite this hard evidence, Mayor Todd Naselroad issued a public statement on July 25 claiming the water was “safe and drinkable.” That declaration was swiftly rebuked by residents and experts alike. The Concerned Citizens of Alexandria, an organized group of locals advocating for transparency and safety, released an urgent statement five days later, condemning the city’s response and calling for sweeping changes.
Their demands include immediate public access to chlorine logs, all recent water test results, a full state audit by the Indiana State Board of Accounts, and a reorganization of the Alexandria Indiana Water Department. The group has also compiled and published a dossier of evidence—ranging from lab tests and emails to inspection contracts and raw video footage.
The outrage, however, is not confined to the water itself. The group’s findings have also revealed that Alexandria spent over $2.3 million in taxpayer dollars on what was described as “planning and oversight” for infrastructure upgrades—despite the fact that the actual project cost was just $1.05 million. Financial records indicate those excess funds were allocated across different departments, including sewer, stormwater, and roads, raising suspicions about legality and oversight.
“This isn’t just a water issue—it’s a governance issue,” said one concerned resident at a recent town hall. “We need to know who approved this spending, why it was divided this way, and what accountability exists if protocols were ignored.”
Since the crisis came to light, Alexandria residents have begun organizing on a broader scale. Social media has become a rallying point, with daily updates, test result photos, and emotional testimonials. Petitions are circulating. Legal advice is being sought. And trust in local leadership continues to erode.
Whether the city will act remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the people of Alexandria will not be silent until real change is made and Alexandria Indiana Water is no longer a source of danger or doubt, but one of safety and transparency.
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