City of Waco reports on incident that left three people hospitalized at Mt. Carmel plant

WACO, Texas (KXXV) – The City of Waco is responding to an incident that occurred Thursday morning that left three employees at the Mt. Carmel Water Treatment Plant hospitalized.

At around 7:30 a.m., an emergency team was dispatched to the scene after an unconscious person was reported.

According to the city, three employees were affected by the incident. They received immediate medical attention and were taken to a hospital for further examination. There is no information about their current condition.

“Our concern is for the safety and well-being of our employees and the general safety of the public. The Waco Fire Department and its hazardous materials team are on scene and have determined that the problem is confined to the building, where elevated carbon monoxide levels are present,” the city said Thursday afternoon.

“Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause – carbon monoxide levels outside the building are normal. There is currently no known immediate danger to the public and there is no indication that the city’s water supply has been affected.”

The city will continue to monitor its water supply as a precautionary measure and be alert to any problems. Two fire departments have been traveling through surrounding streets to notify residents and answer their questions.

“We are committed to transparency and will provide updates as new information becomes available,” the city said.

“We are also reviewing all safety protocols and procedures to prevent future incidents. We appreciate the quick response of our emergency personnel and the cooperation of our staff and residents during this time.”