WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Environmental activist Erin Brockovich says she is actively working to help Wayne County residents amid ongoing concerns about possible oil contamination in the local water supply.
In a statement shared publicly, Brockovich acknowledged receiving numerous messages from community members and emphasized that their concerns are being taken seriously.
“What you’re dealing with is serious, and your voices matter,” Brockovich said, adding that residents should not feel ignored as the situation unfolds.
According to Brockovich, she is collaborating with water expert Bob Bowcock to help deliver activated carbon to the county’s municipal water treatment facility. The carbon would be used to assist in filtering oil from the water supply — a step Brockovich described as critical in the effort to clean the water as quickly as possible.
Brockovich also noted that similar water contamination incidents have occurred elsewhere in West Virginia, including in the state’s capital, and said the state should take a more proactive approach to preparing for both manmade and natural water emergencies.
“This isn’t rocket science,” she said, calling for closer coordination between water experts and the State of West Virginia to improve readiness and response.
In addition, Brockovich is asking community members to come forward with any information related to the incident, including details involving a transformer or how the contamination may have occurred. She encouraged residents with relevant information to contact her directly through private messages, saying community input is often essential to understanding what happened and determining next steps.
Brockovich closed by urging residents to continue looking out for one another and said she plans to remain engaged as efforts continue to address the situation.
