Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Aug 2, 2014 6:47pm
...and surrounding areas due to elevated Mycrocystin levels found in water treatment influent.
as a side, I hate that the Toledo Blade article has "boiling not recommended" but the article doesn't say why. As the Plain Dealer mentions, boiling will only increase the concentration of toxins.
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http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2014/08/02/City-of-Toledo-issues-do-no-drink-water-advisery.htmlHours after the city of Toledo posted an early-morning do-not-drink-or-boil alert to its Facebook page, telling residents that toxic levels of microcysten – released by algae blooms located in Lake Erie – was found in water at the Collins Park water-treatment plant, Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared a State of Emergency for Toledo and the surrounding areas, including Fulton County.
as a side, I hate that the Toledo Blade article has "boiling not recommended" but the article doesn't say why. As the Plain Dealer mentions, boiling will only increase the concentration of toxins.
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Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 2, 2014 6:55pm
Yep, it blows. Hopefully it doesn't last long.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Aug 2, 2014 7:02pm
Sucks for me too (in Pererysburg)
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Aug 2, 2014 7:45pm
fug. i have to go back to Monroe, MI. Im sure its affecting there too
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Aug 2, 2014 7:49pm
Boy this is really crazy. Hearing that Columbus Kroger's are out of water and there were traffic jams on 23 heading up to Ann Arbor. If they don't fix this soon we're going to have a serious situation. Bowling Green is the closest town where you can go out to eat
salto
Posts: 2,611
Aug 2, 2014 8:22pm
Prayers from SWO.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Aug 2, 2014 8:29pm
Findlay stores were out of water at 8:30 AM!
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Aug 2, 2014 8:33pm
Sounds like we need to tax and sick the EPA on this algae fellow.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Aug 2, 2014 8:38pm
Just got a text the wait at Myles Pizza is like an hour. I guess BG is just getting invaded since they have everything clean and so many restaurants
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Aug 2, 2014 8:38pm
Just another example of why you should keep several cases of water for emergencies.
Wonder if those survival straws work in a scenario like this.
Wonder if those survival straws work in a scenario like this.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Aug 2, 2014 8:41pm
Since so many refrigerators now have ice makers and water dispensers, I wonder how you sterilize or clean that out? I wonder if the filter on the fridge would purify the water.
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Aug 2, 2014 9:02pm
Microcystins are peptides produced by cyanobacteria, so no, filters will not filter toxins. Those mechanisms use adsorption which generally improve the taste of water but do not 'purify' it.gut;1640917 wrote:Since so many refrigerators now have ice makers and water dispensers, I wonder how you sterilize or clean that out? I wonder if the filter on the fridge would purify the water.
In my opinion the possibility that someone will become sick from this infiltration is minimal but it is not worth anyone taking a chance. Ice cubes and water that may have been contaminated should be discarded to avoid illness. Water treatment facilities do not treat biological molecules but definitely test for them..........hence this warning.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Aug 2, 2014 9:19pm
It'll be interesting with the light winds and stagnant water to see if the concentrations go upMohican00;1640925 wrote:Microcystins are peptides produced by cyanobacteria, so no, filters will not filter toxins. Those mechanisms use adsorption which generally improve the taste of water but do not 'purify' it.
In my opinion the possibility that someone will become sick from this infiltration is minimal but it is not worth anyone taking a chance. Ice cubes and water that may have been contaminated should be discarded to avoid illness. Water treatment facilities do not treat biological molecules but definitely test for them..........hence this warning.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Aug 2, 2014 11:17pm
:laugh::laugh::laugh:ccrunner609;1640951 wrote:sess pool
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Aug 3, 2014 12:28am
ccrunner609;1640951 wrote:Lake Erie is a sess pool
LOL......It only just continues to entertain!gut;1640959 wrote::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Aug 3, 2014 6:41am
Did NEO somehow annex NWO?
salto
Posts: 2,611
Aug 3, 2014 6:54am
The National Guard has been activated in the Toledo Area.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Aug 3, 2014 7:12am
Laugh at those that prepare for situation like this but this is real and can happen as those in Toledo can testify. Wonder when the shooting and lotting begins.....
if this was going to be a quick fix by Sunday, the National Guard wouldn't be called in, sure they are there to support and distribute water now....
if this was going to be a quick fix by Sunday, the National Guard wouldn't be called in, sure they are there to support and distribute water now....
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Aug 3, 2014 9:51am
I'm pretty sure I read so where it would be Atleast 5 days
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Aug 3, 2014 10:18am
Is this affecting the Port Clinton/ Put-in Bay area?
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Aug 3, 2014 10:20am
Just called Monroe to make reservations and asked about the water. They said there's is fine, and they are only 15-20 min north of Toledo. Seems to be pretty isolated. I've heard Oregon is fine as well.
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Aug 3, 2014 11:00am
Not at this timeHitsRus;1641008 wrote:Is this affecting the Port Clinton/ Put-in Bay area?
http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/story/news/local/lake-erie/2014/08/02/water-problem-toledo-happen/13506821/
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 3, 2014 11:03am
Here is a list.Pick6;1641009 wrote:Just called Monroe to make reservations and asked about the water. They said there's is fine, and they are only 15-20 min north of Toledo. Seems to be pretty isolated. I've heard Oregon is fine as well.
Toledo
Perrysburg
Perrysburg Township
Bedford Township
Walbridge
Northwood
Troy Township
Rossford
Lake Township
Maumee
Sylvania
Ottawa Hills
Erie Township
Village of Metamora
Eastern Swan Creek Township
Village of Whitehouse
Luna Pier
La Salle Township
Springfield Township
Sylvania
Sylvania Township
Waterville
Whitehouse
South County Water Customers - Michigan
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 3, 2014 11:06am
I wonder what the population total is for all of those places combined. Hurry ETB, teach me how to Google!
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 3, 2014 11:24am
@500KRotinaj;1641017 wrote:I wonder what the population total is for all of those places combined. Hurry ETB, teach me how to Google!