Sludge Watch ==> Virginia-fecal matter in the water? Look to massive importation of sludge

[maureen.reilly at sympatico.ca]

Newport News
Virginia

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Industrial pollution


In the July 12 issue of the Daily Press the subject was what is causing 
Virginia's waters to become polluted ("Pollution in Virginia: How clean is 
the water?").

They say that there is fecal matter and bacteria in the water. Is it any 
wonder? Just look at what Virginia is letting big companies do to our 
wonderful state.

Behind my home there are more than 1,000 acres of human, animal and 
industrial sludge/biosolids. This fecal matter, with all the bacteria, heavy 
metals, chemicals, etc., runs right into a pond that joins the James River. 
When we have heavy rains, as we have in the last few weeks, all this sludge 
residue is washed right into ravines and then into the river. This stuff 
that is sprayed in the trees and left is absolutely gross. There is no way 
this can be good for our rivers or the people around it.

They need to stop the pollution and stop it now. For once the people need to 
be heard and not the big companies. I urge readers to stand up and let your 
leaders know that you will not stand for what is happening to your state and 
the rivers and streams that run through it. Stand up, speak out and be 
heard.

Sandy Wyatt
Claremont

Letters to the Editor