“We knew the water in Brighton was expensive, now – it turns out – it could be dangerous, too.

The same city that could see its mayor recalled over sky-high water bills now admits it was out of compliance with EPA water treatment standards for 3 years.

The water scandal continues to mystify even some who sit on the current council.

“The residents don’t trust the city,” said councilman Matt Johnston. “I, as a city council representative, do not trust our city.”

The latest issue to surface is an EPA summary which concludes Brighton had “Significant/Category 1″ violations for 12 consecutive quarters.

A city spokeswoman said late Monday those violations are for treated discharge that goes back into the river, not the drinking water.

But, Brighton’s former city manager said late Monday that the reverse osmosis treatment facility also supplies Brighton with drinking water, so any violation at the plant should be concerning.” …