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**tenman** » 2010-12-13 12:56

I listened to MP Baptiste recently and he stated that the solution for gaining funding where the sewage plant is concerned is to allow a private company to finance and manage it. Persons would pay for utilizing it. The problem with this idea is we are speaking of something that does not simply affect one individual. Therefore if someone chooses not to use the private owned sewage plant, there is a possibility that this decision could effect the health of the nation. This to me seems to be something that government needs to deeply involved in. I fail to understand why its more essential to provide school meals and school uniforms yet something as essential as sewage system should be private sector driven

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**my way of helping** » 2010-12-13 10:25

Brilliant point, we are so wealthy, that our representatives are always away off Island and run the country from there. Every time they are off the Island.

**lamanex** » 2010-12-13 07:21

Why everytime the person of responsibility when tried to reach is off island?. Where are they working in Antigua or off island?

**Buzzbomb** » 2010-12-13 07:17

Results of the investigation into water contaminents should be made public. Too many times I have seen Lionel Micheal, with his knowledge and decades of experience ignored by government because of other political interests. We suspect Country Pond may contain toxins of concern to health. We know that there are no sewers in St. John's and we know that our government covered the drainage gutters downtown so they cannot be cleaned regularly or sanitized with powdered lime any more.
We also know that many of us are downtown every day and so are our our children.
I'd like to read the water analysis report.

**American Girl** » 2010-12-13 04:24

This only deals with the issue of country pond, what about the sewage that is visibly seen and smelt in St. Johns, McKinnons, etc... The whole island is one big petrie dish with germs and diseases running rampant.

**fnpsr** » 2010-12-13 02:10

written by fnpsr, August 24, 2010
Dadliman, I concur with you 100 %. Here is what Asot Michael said as reported by Caribarena, “He did not stop there, but alleged that the waste water treatment plant at the hospital had broken down since December 2009, and “near raw sewerage is going into Country Pond.” He called on the health minister to mount an investigation.” Caribarena, May 19, 2010., Hospital Group considering legal action

In the same article, here is what Lionel Michael said, “There is no waste water, there is no sewerage, treated or untreated, entering any of

Who is on First?

In another article, “Country Pond Plans Forgotten, March 7, 2010, here is an excerpt, “In one corner of the pond, earth is emerging and vegetation is creeping up the surface. A heap of debris and empty bottles is also setting up shop in that area, and we have had enough experience to know what this can harbor.”

I also recall a lengthy discussion about a sewer system and someone indicated that the consultants said the cost to build one would be prohibitive.

So folks, there is nothing new here. The issues come up, we debate them and nothing ever happens.

**fnpsr** » 2010-12-13 02:09

Playing in Pooh
written by Yogi, August 25, 2010
Could you imagine telling people in Toronto, New York, or London there’s a high content of pooh somewhere, but until we can confirm the pooh will really do harm to you as a local, we think it is OK you keep playing with it. Though for everyone else everywhere in the real world dabbling in pooh can ultimately kill, we have to make sure that the locals here are not super-human and will not be affected by the pooh.
However, in the event the it is enough pooh to kill, cause it takes a certain amount of pooh to make a situation bad, we will not responsible for any illness caught by any persons who was playing with the pooh, though we said it might be pooh, but did not take away the access to said pooh, cause though we can run a country, we can’t see any need to exercise public safety. It is more fun watching people splash around in said pooh.

**steadyj** » 2010-12-13 01:08

From my understanding there is treated and untreated sewage from business, as well as the government offices empty into country pond. Washing cars at country pond is probably not good for one’s health, and it is also bad for the environment. Because all the contaminants, such as oil that come from was washing the cars end up in St. Johns Harbor. The pond was initially design for flood control the for city donkey years ago, and with no central sewer system in town there no telling what in Country Pond.

**my way of helping** » 2010-12-13 00:35

I agree with you but i must say this economy would drive a man to rob even thou he knows he may be caught and severely punish.

I think SOME of the contaminants are from the chemicals and oils etcetera which comes from the washing of cars, I am guessing but please consult the experts. The final thing, when things could severely and quickly affect the public I believe people in Authority should give that priority and also address the public on the matter very often. It is about acknowledging, it is about LOVE. I am i the only one who thinks like this, there must be more out there. Love is the Answer and there is no other.

**Morris** » 2010-12-13 00:35

If those guys want to ply their trade, I suggest that they (not the government) pool their resources together and invest in a pump and a tank, and conduct their business in a different location. The problem is that they want to ply their trade for free, regardless of the contamination level of the pond, and thet's why they're in that predicament now. At some point they have to accept the reality for what it is and move to another location.

**Skyewill** » 2010-12-13 00:18

Morris, What would have those men that wash cars for a living do? cause they are not really making all that kind of money. Where i**enance team? and why cant we get a simple pump to get the water moving. less than $1000 US installed by APUA..simple

**Morris** » 2010-12-12 22:14

Ignorance is the worse disease known to man. There is no doubt that the water is contaminated, yet people are still being defiant and continue to ply their trade. The pond is stagnant and contamination only accumulates over time, just refrain from using the water.

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