Also see: The Boston Globe's Main Story
Yes, it is again today, but not for me.
"Flow restored, answers sought; Charles searched for broken clamp; Up to 2 million return to routine" by Beth Daley, Globe Staff | May 5, 2010
With clean water flowing again into Greater Boston homes and businesses, state officials yesterday began investigating the cause of the pipe rupture that left up to 2 million people without drinkable tap water for 59 hours.
Hours after Governor Deval Patrick lifted a boil-water order for Boston and 28 other communities at 3 a.m. yesterday, State Police divers and workers armed with metal detectors began scouring the depths and banks of the Charles River for remnants of the steel pipe clamp that fractured Saturday morning....
Divers did not find the collar, although several pieces of metal were recovered and will be analyzed. A contractor was expected to launch a dredging operation this morning....
As residents awakened to the news that their tap water was drinkable, many rejoiced by turning on their faucets and brewing pots of coffee....
Of course. Agenda-pushing Globe loves the coffee.
The clamp that broke in Weston was only seven years old, and state officials have few clues in searching for the cause of the break, which occurred in a section of the pipeline carrying water from the Quabbin Reservoir in Central Massachusetts on the last leg of its journey into Boston. Officials have determined that there was no earthquake that might have jostled the clamp loose. Rusted bolts are viewed as highly unlikely on a clamp of that age.
Translation: Even they realized we are not buying that one. I don't know what they will come up with as a cover story, lie, or whatever they come up with (if anything); however, even authorities know we are not so stoo-pid that we are buying that one.
The replacement clamp was welded to the pipes; officials said that would be stronger than bolts.
Several independent water engineers suggested that recent heavy rains might have undermined the structural integrity of the pipeline, but there was no evidence of that, MWRA officials said.
Because a problem could have occurred in the clamp’s design, fabrication, or installation, determining the cause is expected to take weeks or longer — even if the lost part is recovered. The clamp, which held together two pipe segments, was an extraordinarily large version of a common pipe connector used in household and municipal water systems.
The connector clamp apparently was a Depend-O-Lok collar manufactured by Brico Industries of Georgia....
Not so DEPEND-O-BLE, huh?
Lawsuit on the way, right?
But government response was just grand, huh, Glob?
Also see: With clean water, newfound appreciation in Greater Boston
Turns out water was OK to drink, after all
2 welders worked 18 hours straight to fix water main
Well, yeah, THOSE GUYS DO DESERVE the FRONT-PAGE FEATURE in the Metro section.
And since we are dealing with an AmeriKan newspaper we must always add some arrogance:
"Emergency has some in Concord reconsidering bottle ban" by David Abel, Globe Staff | May 5, 2010
CONCORD — It seemed like a good idea to many residents, at least last week, before much of the surrounding area experienced the equivalent of an aquatic apocalypse.
Less than 48 hours before a ruptured water main cut the supply of potable water to about 2 million people in the Boston area, local residents voted to ban all sales of bottled water, an unprecedented measure in the country meant to spur other municipalities to reduce the rising amount of plastic clogging the nation’s streets and landfills.
Did you ever think there was something behind the continuous failures of enviro-fascists? Isn't the ethanol debacle enough?
No one here could have imagined there would be such a dramatic counterpoint to their controversial vote over the weekend, when thirsty residents in about 30 communities began to raid store shelves.
“I think a lot of people are reflecting on the vote, and they’re asking, ‘How could 300 or so people at Town Meeting do such a thing?’’ said Anita Tekle, who has received more calls about the water vote than any other vote in the 12 years she has served as town clerk. “People are saying, in light of this crisis, that it’s crazy to ban bottled water, that we look like fools.’’
Yes, and THAT HAPPENS EVERY TIME you are URGED INTO DO SOMETHING through the LAW, doesn't it, Americans?
That is why when I see URGENT and an AGENDA-PUSHING CAUSE I say STOP RIGHT THERE!!
Many of the supporters of the new law, which remains slated to take effect in January, insist residents made the right decision. They say bottled water remains unnecessary for daily use and that communities should stockpile jugs of tap water or bottles for emergencies.
Of course the Globe would feature fools; they are the only ones other than the you-know-whose (rhymes with) that read them.
Jean Hill, 82, who spent months lobbying neighbors to take action against bottled water, said too many people panicked. She noted that most people could easily have spent a few minutes boiling water, rather then rushing to buy bottled water.
“I have no second thoughts about this vote,’’ she said, adding that she understands it was hard for students or others in large institutions such as nursing homes to boil water. “The problem is that when there isn’t a crisis, too many people use bottled water instead of tap water, and that creates a lot of pollution.’’
Why do these people refuse to lift their heads from the pile of s***?
Bob Lawson, 57, a video producer who has lived in Concord for 30 years, gave a rousing speech Thursday in favor of the ban, helping it win passage, even though a majority of selectmen opposed the measure.
Yesterday, he said the law should be amended to focus on single-serving bottles....
How come EVERYTHING ALWAYS COMES BACK to YOU, taxpaying citizen?
Related: Massachusetts' New Nickel Tax
Yup, global warming, gotta have a carbon tax.
Health care, tax.
Need a service, tax.
Make a sale, tax.
Gotta a tax, tax it.
Tax, tax, tax, tax, tax, tax.....
The Container Recycling Institute, a Washington-based group, says 88 percent of plastic water bottles are not recycled.
More than 100 municipalities in the United States have sought to reduce consumption of bottled water, but industry advocates said they are unaware of any other town that has taken such strong action against the sale of bottled water. Last year, sales totaled $10.6 billion for 8.5 billion gallons nationwide, according to the Beverage Marketing Corp., a New York-based industry group....
The vote against bottled water has sparked a vigorous debate in Concord.
On one online forum devoted to Concord issues, Jim Canty, a town resident, wrote: “Funny how Karma works. Within 48 hours of our [Town Meeting] deciding to outlaw the sale of bottled water, millions of our fellow citizens in Massachusetts lost their source of clean tap water. I arrived at my Boston office this morning and was quite thankful to have 16 cases of Poland Spring bottles to get us through this week.’’
I see other forces: God Throws Ash Into the Gears of the War Machine
God Turns Gulf of Mexico Into Gulf of Oil
Quick Zip Through Mississipp(i)
Why won't anyone listen?
Mary Leonhardt, 66, a retired schoolteacher who has lived in Concord for 20 years, wrote on the forum that she hopes the attorney general rejects the law.
In a telephone interview, she explained: “I don’t use bottled water much, but I’m not that much of a micromanager. I don’t think this is the kind of thing you should legislate.’’
At the Main Streets Market & Café, owner Dave Anderson offered a compromise.
He said he sells a brand of bottled water that contends to be in a biodegradable, earth-friendly bottle. It costs about 25 percent more than standard bottled water, but he said it’s worth it to give his customers the choice.
In these economic times?
Some some stinkers can feel superior?
Also see: Earth Day: Trash Pick-Up in Massachusetts
You know, I DON'T GET IT!
I have ALL MY STUFF SEPARATED and IN the BINS AGAIN this morning and HERE COMES the TRUCK!!!
Why are you not doing your part, Boston?
