Dozens of residents in Hawthorne's southwest corner have complained of stinky, discolored tap water that is causing rashes and other skin infections.
The City Council moved on Tuesday to hold a town hall meeting between residents and the water supplier, Golden State Water, at 7 p.m. June 16 at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 5309 W. 135th Street.
Residents in the city's Holly Glen neighborhood -- specifically the relatively new high-end condominium complex, Fusion at South Bay, say they have been struggling with water problems for months.
"I experienced scabies," one Fusion resident told the City Council. "I've also had other skin issues that I've been seeking treatment for. My towels smell like mildew. There's a sulfur smell from the sinks in the bathroom."
Golden State Water Spokesman Shad Rezai said the company has already investigated the complaints and determined that it is due to internal plumbing at the Fusion complex. Residents contest that.
"Some of the issues -- internal plumbing -- we're not responsible for," Rezai said. "We're going to listen to their concerns. But most of the problems are occuring in the sink of one master bathroom."
The City Council moved on Tuesday to hold a town hall meeting between residents and the water supplier, Golden State Water, at 7 p.m. June 16 at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 5309 W. 135th Street.
Residents in the city's Holly Glen neighborhood -- specifically the relatively new high-end condominium complex, Fusion at South Bay, say they have been struggling with water problems for months.
"I experienced scabies," one Fusion resident told the City Council. "I've also had other skin issues that I've been seeking treatment for. My towels smell like mildew. There's a sulfur smell from the sinks in the bathroom."
Golden State Water Spokesman Shad Rezai said the company has already investigated the complaints and determined that it is due to internal plumbing at the Fusion complex. Residents contest that.
"Some of the issues -- internal plumbing -- we're not responsible for," Rezai said. "We're going to listen to their concerns. But most of the problems are occuring in the sink of one master bathroom."
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