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Cliff's notes:
Nestle says the seasonal reduction in flow isn't enough for sustainable pumping at Allen Springs.
The Save the Wacissa group will continue to educate and protect the springs.
My notes:
The entire areas in a drought, and the Wacissa Springs don't generally flow an awefull lot anyway, so a big NO ****.
A big F U to Nestle, now if only they'd only pull out of Lee.
I spent 3 months diving in municipal water towers. I love me some bottled spring water. :)
Well I'm happy to tell you, there's one less place for them to fill those spring water bottles. Friggin ridiculous.
Ehh, I never liked Nestle's water anyway. :)
Now if the real problem can be addressed such as agricultural and municipal pumping.
At the very least, agricultural and municipal pumping doesn't leave the area.
Nestle bottles it up, and ships it out. Damn the ecosystems that rely on freshwater in the area?
I guess people are finally figuring out that filtered water tastes better than spring water... I'm gonna keep doing my part imparting my own bad flavor upon the aquifer.
Ok, so I'm going to add my two cents. I don't really care which way you go, I'm not passionate either way. But, the water is filtered before it enters the ground well. The ground well is filled with at times.... dogs, cats, birds, snakes, deer, cows. (just what i've personally witnessed).Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenwood_60
From the ground well, the water is pumped into a water tower to supply the pressure to the houses. The pumps that supply thousands upon thousands of gallons are the size of my van. Needless to say, the mangled critter gets pumped into the water tank with the water. Sure, there's enough chlorine to bleach a football stadium, but when we remove these "critters", it leaves a lasting impact. One that doesn't allow for the consumption of tap water.
Enjoy.
Ask me what I know about Milk.
What do you know about milk? Goat milk in particular...Quote:
Originally Posted by Superlyte27
Ok, the only thing I know about goat milk is what I learned from my childhood as a farmer. It's thicker than cow's milk. It doesn't need to be pastuerized. Goats are mean. Their milk is gross. Or maybe it's because I hated milking goats.
I like the cheese. I'm glad we got off of that health kick.
Municipal and agricultural pumping doesn't allow the water to get to the spring,so the water never gets to the area,hence indirectly it left the area. Due to high levels of pumping in Jacksonville,it is felt this is the reason White springs doesn't flow,and may be having an impact on Peacock. With agricultural pumping technically this water leaves the area in evaporation. When the center pivots are pumping the large quantities of water during the high point of the day,somewhere around 40-50% goes to evaporation. I am not a fan of bottled water,it has been a fad since the 20s,and presently leaves our landfills filled with plastic,but if people want to look at what is causing many of our springs to be dying,then look at the whole picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuPrBuGmAn
Whatever man, it all helps, I say its a win, even if its not the primary problem.
I'll take what I can get.
Its sheer utter BS that we use potable water to flush urine and turds. That people use potable water to water their lawns, wash their cars etc etc. Bottling it to drink or water gardens might impact things as well but sure sounds alot more understanding.
In Clearwater, my parents now have access to non-potable city water. It would be pretty cool if a house was built to use that water for toilets... the rest it wouldn't be hard to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by stairman