Immediate Action Required: Addressing Urgent Water Safety Concerns in TDCJ Facilities

                    

Dear State of Texas, Federal Government, TDCJ administrates and Stakeholders,

I am writing to draw your attention to an urgent matter that demands immediate action concerning the health and safety conditions within Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities, particularly related to the water quality affecting inmates. Despite previous correspondence and ongoing maintenance activities at the facility, the critical issue of contaminated water remains unaddressed, posing significant health risks to inmates.

It has come to my attention that the continued use of contaminated water is directly linked to severe health problems among inmates, including the development of serious conditions such as multiple sclerosis. This is a matter of grave concern, revealing not only a systemic neglect but also a breach of basic human rights.

While it is commendable that officers and administrators have access to clean drinking water, it is deeply troubling that inmates are forced to consume and bathe in water that is deemed unsuitable for everyone else. This disparity is unjust and speaks to a significant oversight that endangers the health and dignity of those incarcerated.

The failures to ensure safe water access not only violate human rights principles but also echo legal precedents such as those established in Ruiz vs. Estelle, which mandates humane conditions in correctional facilities. Ignoring these obligations exposes the state to potential legal challenges and moral accountability.

I urge the administration of TDCJ, stakeholders, and elected officials in the State of Texas to take immediate, transparent, and concerted actions to resolve this issue. It is imperative that a detailed investigation is conducted, and measures are put in place to provide all inmates with safe and clean water.

Public awareness will be raised through upcoming media coverage shedding light on these unacceptable conditions. I appeal to you to act swiftly to ensure the safety, health, and dignity of all inmates are restored.

Thank you for addressing this crucial matter with the seriousness it warrants.

Sincerely,

Angela Thomas Smith

803-757-6090

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