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Ohio (Toledo area) Water crisis: still waiting for answers
ABC13 ^ | 08/01/14 | Jonathan Keilholz

Posted on 08/02/2014 2:08:10 PM PDT by machogirl

Governor John Kasich has issued a state of emergency for Lucas County and surrounding communities due to algae toxins detected in the water during routine testing.

Do not drink the water. Alternative water should be used for drinking, making infant formula, making ice, brushing teeth and preparing food. Pets should not drink the water.

Do not boil the water.. Boiling the water will not destroy the toxins. It will increase the concentration of the toxins.

Consuming water containing algal toxins may result in abnormal liver function, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, numbness or dizziness. Seek medical attention if you feel you have been exposed to algal toxins and are having adverse health effects. Skin contact with contaminated water can cause irritation or rashes. Contact a veterinarian immediately if pets or livestock show signs of illness.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: contamination; ohio; toledo; toxins; water
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To: machogirl

A good case for going organic. It was good enough for our Founders.


121 posted on 08/04/2014 7:08:08 AM PDT by fwdude (The last time the GOP ran an "extremist," Reagan won 44 states.)
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To: fwdude

I would do that if: I was fortunate enough to find a job then I would grow as much as I could.


122 posted on 08/04/2014 11:11:56 AM PDT by machogirl
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To: machogirl

We may be in the last days


123 posted on 08/04/2014 3:54:11 PM PDT by Friendofgeorge (Sarah Palin 2016 OR BUST)
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To: Friendofgeorge

Stuff popping up all over.


124 posted on 08/04/2014 6:12:53 PM PDT by machogirl
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To: Kartographer; ChocChipCookie; Marcella; Bride Of Old Sarge; WakeUpAndVote; yorkiemom; ...

I noticed that for Ohio, the governor declared a state of emergency, and there’s a DO NOT DRINK order out - not just a boil-water advisory, but a DO NOT DRINK warning.

Who here has water plans in place that could handle such a situation?

The Bride and I are reviewing ours - which we now see is sadly lacking...


125 posted on 08/05/2014 6:11:32 PM PDT by Old Sarge (TINVOWOOT: There Is No Voting Our Way Out Of This)
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To: Old Sarge

Check craigslist. 225 gallons Make sure it is Food Grade and was only used to transport food. Going price $100-$150.
126 posted on 08/05/2014 6:36:49 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: Old Sarge
DO NOT DRINK warning.

I think not...

127 posted on 08/05/2014 7:43:59 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (AGW "Scientific method:" Draw your lines first, then plot your points)
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To: Old Sarge; Kartographer

Our “water plan” is our water well.


128 posted on 08/05/2014 7:52:19 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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