Comments on: Could You Please Send Water?

By: slyypper

slyypper — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:57:21 +0000

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Cheers!

By: slyypper

slyypper — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:13:19 +0000

PeaceBang, how did you make your contact with this AME church? How could others do what you are doing?

By: greenseagirl

greenseagirl — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 04:02:32 +0000

Research on this topic is seriously difficult– most of the searches I could think of yielded just article after article about how tap water (filtered if necessary) is safer, healthier, etc. than bottled water. Finally, at Sierra Club, I found, “If you know your municipal water is contaminated, bottled water can provide a safe alternative. But shop around. The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) independently tests bottled water and certifies producers that meet FDA regulations and pass unannounced plant, source, and container inspections. And opt for glass bottles-they don’t impart the taste and risks of chemical agents and they aren’t made from petrochemicals.” The NSF allows you to search by brand or manufacturer. Nestle Waters North America, Inc. checks out. That seems (from the label) to be the water supplier for shoplet.com
So, lots of work to find out that what PB suggested is probably the best way of sending bottled water to Louisiana. Now off I go to http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/NLE101243.html
But if you know what the contamination issue(s) is/are, let me know and I’ll try to figure out what an appropriate filter would be.

By: PeaceBang

PeaceBang — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:46:50 +0000

pb, “wheelchair bound” was the phrase Belinda Williams used. I am quoting her.

Meanwhile, how about providing some water?

By: greenseagirl

greenseagirl — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:37:29 +0000

Do you know why it is that they can’t get water? Is the plumbing non-functional due to damage, is the well contaminated, is the municipal water processing system doing a really bad job?
Depending on what the problem is, a bunch of filters (combination ceramic and charcoal can remove lead, chlorine byproducts, bacteria, cysts, asbestos, and sediments) might be a better solution than sending bottles. A lot of bottled water has bad stuff in it: bottled water is not regulated as strictly as tap water. According to THE GREEN GUIDE, regulations allow bottled water to contain some contamination by E.coli or fecal coliform and don’t require disinfection for Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Consumer Reports tests discovered in August 2000, unhealthy chemicals can migrate from plastic bottles into the water– especially in heat.
Also, bottled water often IS tap water in plastic (NRDC and Consumer Reports). For example Aquafina, comes from the municipal water supplies of Detroit, Fresno, and other cities. There’s also the whole recycling issue.

I am headed into cyberspace to do research on types of bottled water that will not have bad stuff in it, or at least not as much. Will report back and see about gathering other things.

By: pb2uu

pb2uu — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 22:52:44 +0000

Peacebang–was surprise to read the phrase “wheelchair-bound” in your blog. Most people who use wheelchairs are not tied to them! A wheelchair is a vehicle, not a straightjacket. The expression emphasizes disability and powerlessness, and is distasteful to many wheelchair users.

By: Wally Nut

Wally Nut — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:49:23 +0000

I have posted an appeal on my blog as well. I encourage all who read this who have their own blogs, to add a post. That way we will reach more people. Let’s flood that church with fresh water!

By: PeaceBang

PeaceBang — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:19:50 +0000

You are both awesome. Chalice Chick, if yous send the books to Allen Chapel, c/o Belinda Williams, and include a note saying that they are for the little girl at Renaissance Village, she will know exactly what’s going on.

YAY! Wally, I was going to buy ten cases — so let’s definitely get a challenge going.

By: Wally Nut

Wally Nut — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:16:47 +0000

I have sent six cases of water from the link you indicated. I discovered that 5 or less cases and you have to pay $6 shipping, but if you order six cases the shipping is free. It’ll cost $51.12 for anyone out there who can do it. I challenge everyone to do so.

By: Chalicechick

Chalicechick — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:11:06 +0000

My Maya Angelou collection is pretty deficient, but I have at least the last three HP books and would be delighted to write said girl, ask what she thought of them and perhaps send more. Shoot your girl with too much free time an email and tell me where to send them.