Water is far too precious to destroy - Drinking water report from EPA

EARLIER this month the Environmental Protection Agency warned that we have, over three decades, grossly abused our water resources.

The agency reported that there has been a relentless, almost universal degradation of that irreplaceable necessity. In that relatively short period, the water systems that could be described as “pristine” fell from 500 to a shameful 21. The EPA warned that this destruction driven by man continues apace — and will do so unless there is the belated ethical awakening needed to end this destruction.

The EPA published another report yesterday and found that the quality of drinking water in public supplies remains high “though further improvements are necessary to improve the security of supplies and avoid water restrictions, including boil water notices”. Water charges anyone? Or should those responsible for supplying us with ample, clean water buy Lotto tickets?