ウェイン在住のWVは、変圧器油流出後は安全であると当局が宣言しても、水道水は安全ではないかと疑っている. Residents of Wayne, WV, doubt their tap water is safe despite officials declaring it safe after a transformer oil spill.

西バージニア州ウェイン市の住民は,変圧器油流出事故で3週間の「禁酒」命令が発令されたにもかかわらず,水道の水道の水道の水道の安全性を疑っている. Residents of Wayne, West Virginia, remain skeptical about their tap water's safety despite officials declaring it safe to drink after a transformer oil spill caused a three-week "Do Not Consume" order. 2026年2月9日閲覧. ^ 地域住民は,石油の臭いが長くなり,水色が変色し,健康上の懸念が続いていると報告し,さらに透明性と独立試験を要する. On February 9, 2026, community members reported lingering oil odors, discolored water, and ongoing health concerns, demanding more transparency and independent testing. 市長及び国務大臣を含めた役人は,水は徹底的な試験と安全で,継続的な監視と一般の味覚検査を実施しているが,多くの住民は引き続きその供給を信用せず,飲用や料理用に使うことを拒んでいる. While officials, including the mayor and state health officer, stated water was thoroughly tested and safe—citing continuous monitoring and public taste tests—many residents continue to distrust the supply and refuse to use it for drinking or cooking. この事件はAEPの補助施設における乱暴によって引き起こされたが,市町村のインフラ及び非常対応の不安定さを露呈し,公共の自信を弱体化させた. The incident, triggered by vandalism at an AEP substation, has exposed vulnerabilities in the town’s infrastructure and emergency response, leaving public confidence fragile.