Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Things I learned today: I got an interesting letter from the city of Grand Prairie Saturday. It was a letter notifying the residents that coliform had been found in the drinking water and they were flushing the affected lines, boosting the amount of disinfectants, and getting " consultants with knowledge of water distribution and water chemistry " (sounds like they didn't have any before?) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality determined a possible health hazard. It says it isn't an emergency, but people with compromised immune systems, etc., should notify their doctor. It does state that no fecal coliform was found in their testing (thankfully). Like I need another reason to be paranoid about my health! lol So I guess I should notify my doc? You know, I was just there feeling like crap a month or so ago, and still not up to snuff, but the cbc showed nothing amiss. Before Hep C, I would have tossed this letter in the trash and just started buying bottled water for a while. Now, I'm wondering if I'm not getting " health paranoia " . FYI about coliform..... Disease symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possibly jaundice, and associated headaches and fatigue. I went to the Grand Prairie website url they provided and read the pdf on their 2003 Water Quality Report. I didn't know water reports said the following: " A SPECIAL NOTICE FOR THE ELDERLY, INFANTS, CANCER PATIENTS, AND PEOPLE WITH HIV OR OTHER IMMUNE SYSTEM CONCERNS. You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or immuno-compromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; those who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders can be particularly at risk from infections. " Thankfully, it's highly unlikely any of this has bothered me. However, I post it as I learned about it cuz it was news to me and I thought, hey, some of yall may not realize this stuff actually happens. (I take this stuff for granted so much.) However, that doesn't mean I'm not gonna be drinking bottled water for a while. So now we know. Alley Grand Prairie, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Things I learned today: I got an interesting letter from the city of Grand Prairie Saturday. It was a letter notifying the residents that coliform had been found in the drinking water and they were flushing the affected lines, boosting the amount of disinfectants, and getting " consultants with knowledge of water distribution and water chemistry " (sounds like they didn't have any before?) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality determined a possible health hazard. It says it isn't an emergency, but people with compromised immune systems, etc., should notify their doctor. It does state that no fecal coliform was found in their testing (thankfully). Like I need another reason to be paranoid about my health! lol So I guess I should notify my doc? You know, I was just there feeling like crap a month or so ago, and still not up to snuff, but the cbc showed nothing amiss. Before Hep C, I would have tossed this letter in the trash and just started buying bottled water for a while. Now, I'm wondering if I'm not getting " health paranoia " . FYI about coliform..... Disease symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possibly jaundice, and associated headaches and fatigue. I went to the Grand Prairie website url they provided and read the pdf on their 2003 Water Quality Report. I didn't know water reports said the following: " A SPECIAL NOTICE FOR THE ELDERLY, INFANTS, CANCER PATIENTS, AND PEOPLE WITH HIV OR OTHER IMMUNE SYSTEM CONCERNS. You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or immuno-compromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; those who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders can be particularly at risk from infections. " Thankfully, it's highly unlikely any of this has bothered me. However, I post it as I learned about it cuz it was news to me and I thought, hey, some of yall may not realize this stuff actually happens. (I take this stuff for granted so much.) However, that doesn't mean I'm not gonna be drinking bottled water for a while. So now we know. Alley Grand Prairie, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 In a message dated 10/17/2004 8:43:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, shshonee@... writes: Things I learned today: Well, at least they notified you. Some cities might have " solved " the problem and never said a word. We can always boil....................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 In a message dated 10/17/2004 8:43:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, shshonee@... writes: Things I learned today: Well, at least they notified you. Some cities might have " solved " the problem and never said a word. We can always boil....................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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