Whistleblower discuses how he uncovered water issues that led to boil notice July 11, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 On the right is a new water filter, and on the left is how Federico Martin Reyes discovered the same filters just two weeks later before he alerted authorities.Courtesy / Federico Martin ReyesShow MoreShow Less 6of6 It was the courage of one man to use his expertise to find out there was a problem with the water of the city. Federico Martin Reyes, a local contract welder, caused an investigation into not just the ongoing boil water notice but also a previous notice. He has been threatened for his efforts, but he has also been labeled as a hero by many in the community including some city council members.