... will completely devalue the property. This is not just a matter of water receding. It's a matter of whether or not the property is habitable at all. Anyone that says otherwise is lying. Does lying matter to you?
If this was an oil spill at sea, there would be bouys and all kinds of efforts to stop and contain it. Is Kansas doing that? As soon as the water recedes the oil will destroy everything it touches and the idea that contamination of any water supply can only be determined by regular hourly testing of potable water. The Kansas Government is not giving those reassurances to anyone. There needs to be complete disclosure of the testing of the water supply to this area residents.
Do I need to take special precautions? (click here)
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immune-comprised persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advise about drinking water from their health care providers. The EPA/Centers of Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Realize the 'standards' of the EPA may be less than safe considering George Walker Bush raised the rates of allowable contaminants such as arsenic as of 2001. It would be 'best' to seek quality statements by cities that actually care about their citizens.
