NEWS 28 - Mesa Governor Joshua Adamson has officially declared that water across the state is once again safe to drink. The governor officially declared that the water crisis was over, and said that the government was looking for ways to ensure a crisis like this doesn't happen again.
"We are pleased to report that as of early this morning, we are being told that water is now completely safe to use for cooking, cleaning and drinking," said Governor Adamson. "Therefore I have signed several executive orders, one in which reverses the Executive Order 0200149, which declared the state of emergency. We are working with officials to find solutions to ensure this doesn't happen again, but we are still trying to find ways to truly prevent this from happening again."
The State had been battling lead and mercury levels in their water sources, but no cause of the lead and mercury levels being so high, have been found. It is working with the State Environmental Conservation, State Health Department and the State Department Of Water And Power to find adequate solutions. We received no comment from any of the departments, but Governor Adamson issued that "he was dedicated to finding ways to ensure water contamination is properly controlled," and also said that he will establish "a more comprehensive plan to ensure a quick and effective response to water contamination."
But with it officially declared over, the effects of the crisis will likely be felt for years to come. Residents across the state have expressed that they will struggle to trust any of the water they consume, fearing that this problem isn't simply over.
"I feel like this is just the start of the crisis, not the end." wrote a user on X. "This problem seems far bigger than just simply a water contamination case."
Others shared the same view on X as well. Most people across the state have been weary since Governor Adamson fired Nancy Yelling for misguiding his office on the water crisis.
"If we can't trust the government to fix the problem to start with, why are we trusting them to call it over," read another user's tweet. "I bet this isn't over and I believe the crisis was used to help Adamson win reelection."