Germantown Water Crisis: Employee Fired for Fuel Spill

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A Germantown city employee was fired after spilling approximately 250-300 gallons of diesel fuel, which contaminated the water supply and caused a water crisis. Residents expressed disappointment in the city's handling of the emergency and complained about the lingering issue of diesel-smelling water. The city plans to excavate the soil near the generator and continue monitoring and testing the water. Some residents questioned the safety of the water for the rest of the city and suggested testing samples directly from people's faucets.
- Officials: Germantown employee fired after spilled fuel causes water crisis WREG NewsChannel 3
- WATCH: Germantown city officials, resident gear up for town hall following water crisis FOX13 Memphis
- City staffer put on leave after water crisis partially caused by human error KABC-TV
- Germantown residents voice frustrations amidst water crisis at a town hall Commercial Appeal
- Germantown employee spilled fuel from generator while filling tank Commercial Appeal
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