This page exists to provide a clear, factual overview of ongoing drinking water concerns in Sherwood Shores, Texas, and to offer verified information for journalists, regulators, and elected officials evaluating this issue.
The Sherwood Shores Water Quality Action Committee documents persistent elevated chlorine levels in residential drinking water, repeated resident complaints, and ongoing health impacts. These concerns have been reported for years and remain unresolved.
Location: Sherwood Shores, Grayson County, Texas
Water Provider History: Southwest Water Corporation, later Texas Water Utilities, now under Nexus Water
Regulatory Oversight: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Documented Chlorine Readings: Repeated measurements between approximately 1.8 and 3.0 ppm DAILY.
Most Recent TCEQ Measurement: 3.0 ppm at a residential tap
Duration of Complaints: More than 10 years, based on resident reports
Primary Concerns: Chronic chlorine exposure, respiratory symptoms, water usability, infrastructure management
The following materials are available for review:
TCEQ water testing results
Resident complaint history and correspondence
Independent chlorine testing documentation
Photographic and video evidence of daily chlorine readings
Documentation of water system comparisons with nearby providers
Personal and resident health impact statements
All information is organized, dated, and available for verification.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 341
Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 290
Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq.)
The Sherwood Shores Water Quality Action Committee is requesting:
Independent review of water treatment practices
Evaluation of chronic chlorine exposure impacts
Infrastructure assessment and corrective action
Transparent reporting to residents
Enforcement of existing federal and Texas drinking water standards
This request is not political. It is based on public health, regulatory compliance, and equal treatment of rate-paying residents.
For press inquiries, regulatory review, or official correspondence:
Contact:
Sherwood Shores Water Quality Action Committee
Email: jamie.osborn@yahoo.com
Phone: 972-979-5087
Website: www.sherwoodshoreswaterquality.com
Additional documentation and interviews are available upon request.