For many residents of Alexandria, Indiana, the water that flows from their taps has become a source of deep anxiety. Amid a series of troubling events—including independent test results showing dangerously low chlorine levels and confirmed E. coli contamination—locals are no longer confident in the safety of their drinking water. This has raised serious concerns across the community, especially after the hospitalization of a child believed to have been exposed to contaminated water in one of the neighborhoods where Alexandria Indiana Water was discovered.
The breaking point came on July 30, 2025, when the grassroots group Concerned Citizens of Alexandria issued a public statement. It included a call for complete transparency, access to chlorine logs, and a formal audit of the city’s water department. Their message was clear: this is no longer about a boil advisory—this is about accountability, trust, and safety.
According to evidence presented by the group, including video footage and lab documentation, several homes tested positive for E. coli. In one particularly disturbing clip, an IDEM (Indiana Department of Environmental Management) official was shown measuring chlorine levels at just 0.09 ppm—well below the state-required minimum of 0.2 ppm. This reading came from the same home where E. coli had already been detected, creating widespread outrage.
Perhaps even more concerning is the response from Alexandria’s leadership. Mayor Todd Naselroad claimed publicly that the water was “safe and drinkable,” despite the mounting evidence to the contrary. This declaration has not only undermined public trust but also fueled anger, particularly as more residents begin to share similar stories of illness and abnormal test results online.
The situation has also sparked scrutiny over how city funds have been used in relation to the water infrastructure. While the city allocated over $2.3 million in taxpayer dollars for planning and oversight, the actual water infrastructure project only cost $1.05 million. The excess spending has drawn criticism, with some residents alleging mismanagement or even misuse of funds.
In response, the Concerned Citizens of Alexandria have outlined a clear list of demands:
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Immediate public release of all chlorine level data
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Full access to water testing logs
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A state-level audit of financial and operational practices
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Leadership changes in the Alexandria Indiana Water Department
“This community is done waiting,” said one spokesperson. “We will not let this be swept under the rug.”
As of now, the community is organizing town halls and engaging with state officials to press their case. They’ve also compiled a dossier that includes chlorine readings, lab reports, email correspondence, and engineering invoices—all of which have been made publicly available online.
While Mayor Naselroad has not issued a follow-up statement, the pressure continues to mount. Residents say that until their demands are met, trust in the system—and in their tap water—will not return.
Only time will tell whether Alexandria’s officials will step up and take the necessary action to ensure that Alexandria Indiana Water is no longer a source of fear, but a symbol of recovery and responsibility.
