ESPECIALLY !!!!!!! when there is a FLOODED !!!! sewage treatment plant upstream !!!!!
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02-14-2014, 02:57 PM
02-14-2014, 05:16 PM
That is what I said on the other board, testing at the mouth of the river and effected beach areas is the only way to know honestly what is in the water.
I would be much more likely to come back if I was warned of possible harm that if I contracted some illness from swimming in something I was not warned about or was told was safe. I have been to Florida when they have a red tide and was warned and could not swim but that did not keep me from going back to Florida.
02-14-2014, 06:37 PM
What do you think about this? It was on the facebook page put out by "On the Ground News" report on February 3, 2012 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. 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.
02-14-2014, 08:42 PM
Counterproductive??...........give me a break. Please apply for an assistant moderator job on the other. Hell no it ain't Kansas and Jamaica has "plenty" of clean beaches. Why do you keep resisting simply stating (on this board) for the health of tourist the river outlet and beaches need to be thoroughly inspected/checked for water quality. I noticed, although I have not been back there in a while to check, you never put anything on the thread about this on the other. Bobby got you scared??? Heck he might come over hear and read?? In my mind if vacationers read there is a problem and tourism drops then actually something might be done to resolve the problem. I just don't see where hiding it helps anyone or Negril. Do you? To end on a positive note, like you, I would also like to understand what the hotel tax accomplishes other than probably lining someones or some agency's pocket.
02-14-2014, 10:05 PM
We were there when it occurred and whatever it was, it didn't smell like sewage.
02-14-2014, 11:04 PM
So I have stayed out of this debate up to this point, but I will add a few thoughts into this discussion. I grew up in the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Haiti & Dominican Republic) and my Dad spent time in the PR Economic Development Assoc back in the late 60's thru the mid 70's. The US EPA was just getting started in late 71 and early 72. I saw many instances of this "river overflow" in my time, I also noticed that very few if any of the locals ever went in the water when the tannic water was present. My dad told stories for years about how the Economic Dev Assoc would never release info about any story that brought negative attention to tourism. It didn't matter about attacks on US citizens, robberies or a pollution release. He always said to us, when the fisherman don't go out or the lifeguards don't get in the water it's time to stay away from the ocean and spend the day at the pool. I don't have hard cold facts, but this is what I have experienced in my life with living in the islands and being close to tourism with my dad.
02-15-2014, 06:29 AM
Tanfastic .... I think you are 100% correct !!!!
02-15-2014, 07:31 AM
"Beaches in So California are closed at least annually. "
02-15-2014, 10:54 PM
That's a good question, I wonder??
02-17-2014, 06:46 PM
i witnessed the 'brown river water' flow up the beach last week....the locals saying it was because of the heavy rains and the river 'over-flowing'. i did not get in the sea that day but did after the 'brown' was gone AND did see locals swimming in it,,,just sayin'.
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