Charleston water system nears consistent 'nondetects' for leaked chemical

[Lasher]

Some people in the area believe the tank was leaking and the chemical was in the water before Jan. 9 because they detected its characteristic licorice smell, but McIntrye said he disagrees. If the chemical had been in the water, someone at the treatment plant would have smelled it, he said.

Then why is it that WVAWC didn't know about the contamination until after they had been told of it?

The 300,000 people affected by the spill have been told they now can use the water safely for drinking, cooking and bathing if they flush their plumbing systems in the manner recommended by West Virginia American Water. But many refuse to do so because they still smell the chemical.

"Trust takes time to build back up, and we're committed to regaining the trust of our customers," McIntyre said.

WTF, what makes him think I ever trusted him in the first place? The WVAWC website still says to this day at its website, "...you may wish to consider an alternative drinking water source for pregnant women until the chemical is at non-detectable levels in the water distribution system."

McIntyre described the odor as an "aesthetic issue" and said he smelled the odor in a glass of water provided to him by another local reporter.

Jesus Christ on a trailer hitch, that "aesthetic issue" indicates a detectable level, right?

Despite all that has happened, West Virginia American Water has had no discussions about moving the intake, McIntyre said.

Of course they haven't. Not gonna happen as long as WVAWC is in control. Wouldn't fit the corporate model of centralizing anything and everything at any cost except those that affect their bottom line.

http://www.wowktv.com/story/24500439/charleston-water-system-nearing-consistent-nondetects-for-leaked-chemical

[rdharma]

1. Drink up , Lasher!

A toast! Here's to your health!