What do you think about this?
It was on the facebook page put out by "On the Ground News" report on February 3, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/notes/on-the-ground-news-reports/confirmed-nwc-refutes-claim-by-nepa-that-its-sewage-treatment-plant-is-polluting/321708444539050
For those who aren't on facebook I will share it here
Confirmed: NWC refutes claim by NEPA that its sewage treatment plant is polluting the South #Negril River
"The National Water Commission (NWC) notes with concern a release from the National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) alleging that the National Water Commissionâ€s Negril Sewage Treatment Plant is malfunctioning and is the cause of a “pollution incidentâ€. The National Water Commission (NWC) has since investigated the matter and wishes to advise the public that it has found no evidence that the Negril wastewater treatment facility is “malfunctioning†or is the cause of what is being described as a “pollution incident†in the South Negril River.
See full Press Release below:
The National Water Commission (NWC) notes with concern a release from the National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) alleging that the National Water Commissionâ€s Negril Sewage Treatment Plant is malfunctioning and is the cause of a “pollution incidentâ€. The National Water Commission (NWC) has since investigated the matter and wishes to advise the public that it has found no evidence that the Negril wastewater treatment facility is “malfunctioning†or is the cause of what is being described as a “pollution incident†in the South Negril River.
The National Water Commission also wishes to point out that the Negril Wastewater Treatment Ponds were recently rehabilitated and are now, based both on the empirical scientific data and easily observable aesthetic presentations, operating at a much improved level. Our preliminary analysis of the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) from discharged effluent from the ponds indicates that the ponds are not contributing negatively to the health of the river.
In fact, while NEPA has provided no scientific basis for its allegation, the ponds are teeming with a large, healthy fish population, a normal biological indicator of the health of a pond. NWC's on-going monitoring over the past month also shows no evidence of untreated sewage being discharged into the South Negril River from the wastewater ponds
Furthermore, it would appear from the statement issued by NEPA that no other possible cause of pollution has been or is being considered even in the face of clear evidence that many other activities in the area impact the river and that the virtual blockage of the mouth of the river could also contribute to poor water quality.
In the interest of getting to the real cause of the problem and implementing effective and sustainable solutions to the benefit of all concerned, the National Water Commission continues to investigate the matter and urges that evidence-based analysis be used to determine the cause of this unfortunate situation.
The National Water Commission remains available to work closely with the National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) and all other relevant stakeholders to resolve this matter."
Perhaps I am being biased but I can't help but think this sounds like a lot of "he said she said" with a few red herrings thrown in the pond. Personally this does not appease me, if anything it makes me more distrustful. I sure wish we could see some real data, all we have heard and seen is hearsay from both sides of this issue.
If the results were positive you would think they would be on the front page of the Gleaner. Look at the reef - we know that beautiful water isn't right or it wouldn't be dead. Ok time to go to lens crafters - I need to tint my glasses.