Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

remember that article I posted recently about sewage in our water?

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU
 
ensho Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-12-08 11:52 AM
Original message
remember that article I posted recently about sewage in our water?
Edited on Tue Aug-12-08 11:55 AM by ensho

(didn't keep the link)


here is some sewage in the drinking water

http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index.php?smp=&lang=eng


Area: USA, State of Massachusetts, , Pembroke

!!! WARNING !!!

Description:

The discovery of E. coli bacteria in the Pembroke, Massachusetts water supply prompted local authorities to issue a state of emergency on Sunday. Authorities are making efforts to deal with the emergency situation and are currently delivering bottled water to all who need it. As much as 8000 gallons of free bottled water is being handed out to Pembroke residents this morning. People who rely on the town’s water supply were urged to boil tap water before drinking or bathing in it. By declaring the state of emergency, local authorities made sure the town would receive assistance from state agencies and have more spending freedom. Town residents can pick up free bottled water from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Pembroke High School. Pembroke has about 18,000 people, but many of them rely on their own water supply. Officials are working to flush out fire hydrants in an attempt to rid of the E. coli bacteria, which was first detected in the water system a week ago. Among other measures, authorities have also added chlorine to the water distribution system and are hoping that soon they will be able to pump out the infested water and eliminate the E. coli from it. E. coli can cause humans cramps, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, and other similar symptoms. The elderly, the infants and young children are the most predisposed to the bacteria.
----------------------
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC