Whistleblower Sues St. Louis Over Water Safety | St. Louis News

A former St. Louis Water Division worker is suing the city, alleging he was fired for whistleblowing on falsified water quality records and dangerous workplace conditions—including fall hazards and inadequate safety training. He raised alarms in June 2025 and reported issues to OSHA, which contacted the city in September. Despite being on medical leave in October, he was terminated—though the lawsuit claims the city tried to retroactively date his firing to August. He’s seeking back pay, benefits, medical costs, punitive damages, and legal fees, framing it as illegal retaliation under Missouri law. The city denies wrongdoing, insisting it has always met or exceeded all drinking water standards. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9499bbebb1605023