19.326 NEEDED
It is
well known that water plays a very important role in our lives. It has a very
strict system and it help not only human beings, but all living organisms. Unfortunately,
the water is so polluted that those microbes and bacteria are evolving, and new
forms of infections are now present in water, the most important element of
life. Air is polluted too and it seems that only a small percentage of the
world’s population cares and want to provide a healthier planet for them, for
us, for the ones after us, etc.
In
Flint, Michigan, USA, a water crisis has recently emerged. It seems that after
Flint changed its water source from
treated Detroit Water and Sewerage Department water to the Flint River, a
series of problems have unexpectedly appeared. Those persisted until the whole
water system was highly contaminated. The community tried to solve this problem,
but without help from officials, their efforts were in vain.
The
authorized officials did nothing about it. They just told the people to try and
avoid drinking water and showering, but it is almost impossible. People can’t
cook, can’t drink, can’t do the laundry. All the population was and is exposed
to significant health danger.
The
press found out about this problem quickly and here is what they reported: “The
tap water in Flint, Michigan, has become so contaminated that it now meets the
EPA’s official definition of «toxic waste»â€.
Is this
a situation to be ignored or avoided?
Under no circumstance! It’s
about human lives here, about thousands of people, communities.
Those
who studied the water and its components observed immediate effects on the
people who already consumed poisonous water: “It’s reportedly making people’s
hair fall out and causing rashes. The full consequences of the crisis are yet
to be seen—a generation of Flint children with lead poisoning may start to
notice early symptoms in a few years, including behavior issues, problems with
learning comprehension and ADHD, and continue to suffer from health issues the
rest of their livesâ€.
As if this wasn’t enough, the water suppliers charge the people for the water, as if they are drinking contaminated water. Some bills are $200+ per month.
This
could be happening anywhere!
Water
is meant to keep us alive, not to
make us sick!
Help
the Flint community to have healthy water again!