DALLAS, N.C. — A notice was sent out to people who live in Dallas saying the town’s drinking water “has levels of total Trihalomethanes above drinking water standard,” and it could be months before the issue is fully resolved.
First off, the town says this isn’t an emergency.
If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, are pregnant or are elderly, town officials say you should “seek advice from your health care provider about drinking this water.”
For everyone else, the town says there’s nothing you need to do. No boil water notice has been issued, and the town says you don’t have to take corrective actions. Town officials say the current levels are under the limit for drinking.
Total Trihalomethanes “are four volatile organic chemicals which form when disinfectants react with natural organic material in the water,” according to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Officials in Dallas say they expect the problem to be resolved “within the second quarter of 2023.”
Chasity Ebert is grateful for her health after she had a liver transplant as an infant.
However, she still has a weakened immune system.
“With my issues, I have to watch what I eat. Watch what I drink,” Ebert said.
She was alarmed about the notice from Dallas officials.
“It’s not really much of a shock,” Ebert said. “It’s just more concerning really.”
Ebert says she feels better because town officials are doing something about the levels.
Ebert says she will follow the letter’s suggestion and talk with her doctor.
She also plans to take additional precautions for her family.
“Buy purified water is all I can say,” Ebert said.
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