Water system problem in Springfield/Greenbrier

[Metalhead]

I just saw this a few minutes ago and thought I'd pass it along.

 

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/24657494/springfield-residents-asked-to-reduce-water-usage

 

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – Residents of Springfield have been asked to reduce their water usage after officials said the water's condition did not meet regulations. 

Officials with the City of Springfield said the Springfield Water Treatment Plant is not able to produce water that complies with State and Federal Regulations.

All customers within the Springfield and Greenbrier Water Systems have been asked to immediately reduce their water usage.

City officials urged customers not to wash dishes, clothes or even flush toilets until absolutely necessary. They also asked residents to refrain from taking shows or baths.

Edited February 6, 2014 by Metalhead

[TripleDigitRide]

Wonderful!

 

I passed through Ridgetop a couple time Tuesday evening, and both times there was a horrid odor in the air. Even with all windows closed, it was as if there was raw sewage in my truck. Not sure if that had anything to do with this, though.

 

By the way, how nervous should I be after chugging this huge glass of Crystal Light? 

[Metalhead]

I'd go hug your family, tbh. :wave:

 

Seriously though, worst case you may have just swallowed some mystery person's poop water. Or flesh eating bacteria. Or just some water. Who knows!

[TripleDigitRide]

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Edited February 6, 2014 by TripleDigitRide

[Oh Shoot]

So, it may be dangerous, but the only advice is to reduce usage? Didn't say not to drink it.  I don't get it.

 

- OS

Edited February 6, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[173rdABN]

You gentlemen ever seen the movie "the crazies"?

That's for giving me time to prepare :)

[mikegideon]

Wonderful!

 

I passed through Ridgetop a couple time Tuesday evening, and both times there was a horrid odor in the air. Even with all windows closed, it was as if there was raw sewage in my truck. Not sure if that had anything to do with this, though.

 

By the way, how nervous should I be after chugging this huge glass of Crystal Light? 

 

Was it chunky? 

[TripleDigitRide]

Was it chunky? 

No, but it was creamy.

[mikegideon]

So, it may be dangerous, but the only advice is to reduce usage? Didn't say not to drink it.  I don't get it.

 

- OS

 

The way I read it, there's a quality problem with the source that's reducing how much they can process. I would be headed to the Wally World to load up on bottled drinking water. You can pee on anything. :)

[mikegideon]

No, but it was creamy.

 

My doctor has me on Cipro right now. I could guzzle that stuff without getting hurt. In your case, a little in could turn into a whole lot out. :)

[Dustbuster]

This is not good at all, no one mentions what the actual problem is Ie volume of fresh or waste or decrepit equipment or equipment failures.as far as the odor goes who knows... I'd keep an eye on this if I lived in that district.....


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[TripleDigitRide]

This is not good at all, no one mentions what the actual problem is Ie volume of fresh or waste or decrepit equipment or equipment failures.as far as the odor goes who knows... I'd keep an eye on this if I lived in that district.....


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As of this morning, they were still unsure what type of contaminant they are dealing with. According to the report, "the contaminant is something water experts have not seen before."

 

Basically, for whatever reason, the water is cloudy, and the chemicals they normally use were not helping the particulate settle to the bottom of the tanks. They received a different chemical last night, and it appears to be working. 

 

:shrug:

Edited February 7, 2014 by TripleDigitRide

[Dustbuster]

Interesting, a good friend is an engineer on that field, he once told me there's water and solids. Water treatment removes the solids from cleaner water and sewer water. He claims " you'd never know the difference".

Walmart has a gizmo that tests water and reports back in ppm of contaminants. Buddy of mine did a bottle of aquafina 23 ppm. Fiji was highest at 170 ppm of crap go figure...


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[Schadenfreude]

I would think that is a tds or total dissolved solids meter if it was mineral water it would be high but not necessarily bad for you

[Dennis1209]

Wonderful!

 

I passed through Ridgetop a couple time Tuesday evening, and both times there was a horrid odor in the air. Even with all windows closed, it was as if there was raw sewage in my truck. Not sure if that had anything to do with this, though.

 

By the way, how nervous should I be after chugging this huge glass of Crystal Light? 

 

Will we recognize you this Sunday at 8:00 P.M. on the AMC channel :ugh: