Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Shoreline Media, Inc. on March 29, 2008 at 3:48pm

I agree, maybe not in our lifetime, but certainly our children's, water is going to become more precious than oil, I think. We drink well water and only occasionally, if I'm on the road, do I get a bottled water. I usually plan well enough to fill a Nalgene before heading out.

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mary blasius on March 31, 2008 at 2:27pm

Thank you for you comment.Deb Oosterhart will test your water for free . She attends the master gardeners course presently being held at MSU extension in Scottville and works for the Mason-lake conservation District.She can be reached at 757-3708 ext. 3. Free home water assessments. Kudos on the Nalgene :)

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bob in Cincy on March 31, 2008 at 12:13pm

My thoughts on Great Lakes water can be summed up by comments in this book...
The Great Lakes Water Wars by Peter Annin

The Great Lakes are the largest collection of fresh surface water on earth, and more than 40 million Americans and Canadians live in their basin. Will we divert water from the Great Lakes, causing them to end up like Central Asia's Aral Sea, which has lost 90 percent of its surface area and 75 percent of its volume since 1960? Or will we come to see that unregulated water withdrawals are ultimately catastrophic? With this and other examples, such as an attempt to ship a tanker of Great Lakes water to China, the author explains the difficulties in protecting this great natural resource. The chapter on the Aral Sea foretells the future of the lakes if governments can't find a way to appease industry while maintaining the lakes for future generations.

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mary blasius on March 31, 2008 at 2:51pm

I was kinda hoping you would sum the book up for us.........That would incorporate your own thoughts into the discussion.The book certainly looks interesting.I ordered it online for 25$. 18% of all surface water is contained in our great lakes and there are 40 million people who live in the surrounding area who should contact their congressman. The great lakes compact needs approval by legislature in all 8 surrounding states. We are half way there. Michigan still needs to be approved. Thanks for your comment.

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Woody on March 31, 2008 at 8:10pm

Our planet is covered by 80% of water...yet we still fight to get it.
Michigan depends on it's water for drinking..power supply and it's economic value through tourism and seasonal activities. Good drinking water is a scarce resource.
Nevada has nearly depleted all of it's underground aquifers..soon Michigan will see the same impact on its water supply as big corporations and the surrounding states fight over its use.

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mary blasius on April 1, 2008 at 6:44pm

quite rignht. why do people drink bottled water? There isnt any floride in it for teeth. maybe if we had to pay 1.25$ each time we went to the sink it would be more appealing to some.THank you for your comment.

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amanda on April 1, 2008 at 2:47pm

Drink well water :) I don't know how anyone drinks city water :) hehe

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mary blasius on April 1, 2008 at 6:47pm

We have well water also. Did you have your water tested for bacteria and impurities? I dont know about Oceana Co. but Mason tests for free.What do you do for floride for the kids teeth? LUdington was one of the first cities to have flouride put into the water. I am sorry I missed that as a kid. I would have much less silver in the mouth right now.

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mary Ellen on April 17, 2008 at 5:17pm

I'm with you. I would not drink city water laced with toxic Flouride! Read more on it here:

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mary blasius on April 19, 2008 at 12:15am

I didnt know that flouride was toxic.I see it says here read more but I couldnt click on it. Very interesting. I am going to have my water tested soon. I will let you all know how it comes out.

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amanda on April 1, 2008 at 7:03pm

We had it tested in 2002 and found it to be clean. I had to pay $10 and had it sent in through the Health Department :P

We used to give flouride to the children but not anymore. Sarah and Mikaylas teeth are not great (they got the flouride) but no one else has any cavities (and they havent LOL) I think good diets, regular brushing and no pacifers/ thumbs or bottles to bed does wonders

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Shannon on June 15, 2008 at 1:49am

This is part of an article written Oct. 27, 2007 (Good Morning America/ABC News) in response to the drought / water supply shortage that Atlanta, Georgia faces....

At least 36 states will face catastrophic water shortages within five years due to an combination of drought, rising temperatures, urban sprawl and population growth, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

A severe drought is choking the waterways of the southeast and already has claimed its first town. Orme, Tenn. no longer has any drinking water available.
(Dave Martin/Getty Images)"Certainly people need to understand that water can disappear," said American Water Association President Gerald Galloway. "It can run out and if they don't take steps, they're going to have very large problems in the future."

So, we do have cause for concern folks. While Michigan is surrounded by water, it is a valuable resource that we need to always be conscious of protecting.

My 2 cents. :)

▶ Reply to This

• 1
• 2