THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, July 3, 1994 TAG: 9407020124
SECTION: CHESAPEAKE CLIPPER PAGE: 06 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Editorial
LENGTH: Short : 34 lines
Rain over the Fourth of July weekend would be considered a darn shame in most parts of the country.
But here in Chesapeake, we'd cheerfully endure a few spoiled picnics, rained-out ball games and canceled fireworks displays if nature would restore sweet water to the Northwest River.
High levels of chlorides and sodium in the public water supply is, once again, disrupting our lives.
Restrictions on the use of water, a familiar inconvenience to those who have lived here awhile, went into effect at midnight Friday. For as long as the emergency lasts, we'll have to tolerate withering lawns, dingy cars and funny-tasting iced tea.
To a few, the situation's worse. Health considerations make it necessary for them to find an alternate source of drinking water. Some excuse these aggravations as simply the price we pay for living where we do.
That rationalization may suffice for a while. But, each time the city experiences one of these periodic crises, the day grows closer when citizens will demand a permanent solution to this recurring problem. Patience is not without its limits.
KEYWORDS: WATER SUPPLY PLAN LAKE GASTON PIPELINE CHESAPEAKE WATER
DEPARTMENT WATER CONSERVATION by CNB