The multiple waterline breaks in Leesville are quickly becoming the talk of the town, and several residents are calling it a health hazard.
"We've had enough," Kathy Simon, a fed-up Leesville resident, said. "I absolutely, do not feel safe drinking that water, and I do not think you will find anyone that feels safe." If you want to ensure that your drinking water is clean and safe, you may consider installing a water softener.
The waterline breaks are a result of a construction project taking place in Leesville. Currently, the city is in the process of laying down gas lines, forcing them to dig right next to the city's waterlines.
The contractor over the project, CenterPoint, and despite receiving a map of the city's current waterlines, construction workers continue to hit them.
"I think that right now the mayor really needs to step up and he needs to say enough," Simon stated. "No more digging. Until we can get a handle on this, and you can guarantee us that no more of our waterlines are going to be broken."
However, Rick Allen, the Mayor of Leesville said he does not have the authority to stop CenterPoint.