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Laredo officials call human remains claim in water system false
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Juan Puente , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The city's water pipelines have been checked and no human remains have been found. False information is spreading online about a water system.
False information is spreading online about a water system. A claim that human remains were found is not true. The city takes water quality very seriously and would inform residents directly if there were a problem.
No directive has been issued to stop using water. Residents are advised to rely on official information to avoid spreading unverified claims. The city's water pipelines have been checked and no human remains have been found.
For more information, residents can check official city channels.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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