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7 years 8 months ago #5237
by boxerfamily
Replied by boxerfamily on topic Water Emergency
There have been many issues between Kingston and Brockton dating back 50 years regarding the water. This liberal Democrat is trying to make a name for himself. When all is said and done, do you really think the state will allow a Flint-like situation to occur?
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7 years 8 months ago - 7 years 8 months ago #5241
by dadof2
Replied by dadof2 on topic Water Emergency
Yes. Go test lead levels in ALL schools and City owned buildings and get back to me.
Update on water situation. Per the Enterprise, Creedon is requesting all Brockton residents voluntarily conserve water. Yeah that'll work.
m.enterprisenews.com/news/20160630/amid-...onservation-measures
"While officials are urging conservation in water use in Brockton, the city ramped up its draw from the Aquaria desalination plant in Dighton this week. "Creedon said that during the last five or six days Brockton has received 3.8 million gallons per day of water from Aquaria, which has a controversial 20-year contract with the city, with a base charge of $6.57 million for fiscal 2017 not including the additional cost for each gallon"
Update on water situation. Per the Enterprise, Creedon is requesting all Brockton residents voluntarily conserve water. Yeah that'll work.
m.enterprisenews.com/news/20160630/amid-...onservation-measures
"While officials are urging conservation in water use in Brockton, the city ramped up its draw from the Aquaria desalination plant in Dighton this week. "Creedon said that during the last five or six days Brockton has received 3.8 million gallons per day of water from Aquaria, which has a controversial 20-year contract with the city, with a base charge of $6.57 million for fiscal 2017 not including the additional cost for each gallon"
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7 years 8 months ago #5242
by Daisy
"Do the right thing, even when no one is looking"
Replied by Daisy on topic Water Emergency
I guess in hindsight, MWRA may have been the way to go. We've been paying 6 million a year for water we aren't even getting.
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7 years 8 months ago - 7 years 8 months ago #5286
by dadof2
Replied by dadof2 on topic Water Emergency
Rebuttal:
"Not so fast, says Brockton Water Commission Chairman Ossie Jordan, who believes that Calter is practicing scare tactics and misinformation to further a goal of restoring Monponsett Pond, which has been damaged by more than 150 years of phosphorus pollution, a lack of proper disposal of waste, and fertilizer use by farmers around the body of water. NJordan said that the Brockton water supply is not even close to being in danger.
“Hopefully, they check with somebody and get the right information, so they are not inflaming the fears of citizens of the city with information that is incorrect,” Jordan said. “We are not running out of water. We have no problem with the amount of water.” NAs of Friday, Silver Lake was 21.5 inches below its full capacity, amid “moderate” drought conditions, Jordan said. Last week, the Brockton Water Commission initiated a water advisory, asking for residents to voluntarily cut back on usage."
m.enterprisenews.com/news/20160703/brock...-in-silver-lake-flap
"Not so fast, says Brockton Water Commission Chairman Ossie Jordan, who believes that Calter is practicing scare tactics and misinformation to further a goal of restoring Monponsett Pond, which has been damaged by more than 150 years of phosphorus pollution, a lack of proper disposal of waste, and fertilizer use by farmers around the body of water. NJordan said that the Brockton water supply is not even close to being in danger.
“Hopefully, they check with somebody and get the right information, so they are not inflaming the fears of citizens of the city with information that is incorrect,” Jordan said. “We are not running out of water. We have no problem with the amount of water.” NAs of Friday, Silver Lake was 21.5 inches below its full capacity, amid “moderate” drought conditions, Jordan said. Last week, the Brockton Water Commission initiated a water advisory, asking for residents to voluntarily cut back on usage."
m.enterprisenews.com/news/20160703/brock...-in-silver-lake-flap
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7 years 8 months ago #5288
by johnboy00
Light Travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. <br />We were born with two ears and only one mouth ... Think about it!
Replied by johnboy00 on topic Water Emergency
This whole situation with the accusations by the senator and the rebuttal by Brockton should never have happened like this. In a way, this is the Enterprise inflaming an issue with piss-poor reporting. Just because someone speaks, it does not mean they should be heard. And good reporting would result in a reporter actually getting "the other side of the story" before putting anything in print.
Light Travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. <br />We were born with two ears and only one mouth ... Think about it!
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7 years 6 months ago #5581
by dadof2
Replied by dadof2 on topic Water Emergency
So, there's obviously a severe drought. So I was just wondering:
Are we still dumping water?
And are any other communities buying any of our excess water?
Are we still dumping water?
And are any other communities buying any of our excess water?
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7 years 6 months ago - 7 years 6 months ago #5613
by dadof2
Replied by dadof2 on topic Water Emergency
Wonder if we are selling any of the excess water from Aquaria?
www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/09/14/res...socialflow%3Atwitter
"Water levels in parts of drought-stricken Massachusetts have fallen steadily, prompting a growing number of communities to request emergency supplies — at added cost — from other sources. On Wednesday, Worcester officials, worried by receding water levels in local reservoirs, activated an emergency connection to draw water from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority at a cost of $1.7 million per month. Ashland also received approval Wednesday to tap into the supply.
Cambridge and Lynn — whose reservoirs have dropped significantly — are considering similar steps, as are other communities. “A lot of systems are really feeling the stress,” said Frederick Laskey, executive director of the MWRA, which supplies water for dozens of cities and towns across eastern Massachusetts. Facing a record-setting dry spell that shows little sign of abating, another 10 communities that normally draw just a portion of their water from the MWRA have increased their reliance on the agency’s supply. Demand to those communities has increased 38 percent so far this year, officials said. Communities seeking supplemental water are connected to the MWRA system."
www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/09/14/res...socialflow%3Atwitter
"Water levels in parts of drought-stricken Massachusetts have fallen steadily, prompting a growing number of communities to request emergency supplies — at added cost — from other sources. On Wednesday, Worcester officials, worried by receding water levels in local reservoirs, activated an emergency connection to draw water from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority at a cost of $1.7 million per month. Ashland also received approval Wednesday to tap into the supply.
Cambridge and Lynn — whose reservoirs have dropped significantly — are considering similar steps, as are other communities. “A lot of systems are really feeling the stress,” said Frederick Laskey, executive director of the MWRA, which supplies water for dozens of cities and towns across eastern Massachusetts. Facing a record-setting dry spell that shows little sign of abating, another 10 communities that normally draw just a portion of their water from the MWRA have increased their reliance on the agency’s supply. Demand to those communities has increased 38 percent so far this year, officials said. Communities seeking supplemental water are connected to the MWRA system."
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7 years 6 months ago #5614
by Daisy
"Do the right thing, even when no one is looking"
Replied by Daisy on topic Water Emergency
I think they can only sell where piping and a contract exists. Gotta go and turn off my sprinkler...
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7 years 6 months ago #5616
by Scott
Oh. And who's fault is that? The City Council. It seems every shit end of the stick Brockton gets is due to the City Council.
Replied by Scott on topic Water Emergency
Daisy wrote: I guess in hindsight, MWRA may have been the way to go. We've been paying 6 million a year for water we aren't even getting.
Oh. And who's fault is that? The City Council. It seems every shit end of the stick Brockton gets is due to the City Council.
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7 years 6 months ago #5625
by Capt
If we all sang the same note in the choir, We'd never have harmony
2/1/1938-5/4/2019
Rest in peace
Replied by Capt on topic Water Emergency
Does the CC do their home work or do they just cast a yes or no vote on issues? I think it's the latter.
If we all sang the same note in the choir, We'd never have harmony
2/1/1938-5/4/2019
Rest in peace
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