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Page 4, Viewpointe May 2024
Potable Water Our Most Precious Resource!

Transforming Challenges

By Steve Handwerker straight from toilets into waterways and general improvement Sometimes, those that fight for such things are challenged
in infrastructure safety and efficiency is mandated so even threatened, but there is always cause for HOPE. When
The majority of our infrastructure in light of development and in some cases, we have a vision and persevere in finding solutions to
planet’s surface is water yet overdevelopment is upgraded! Maintaining or even better challenges facing us and our survival, I believe we can rise
potable, fresh water remains yet upgrading sewer systems is significant. Putting pressure to the circumstances and proactively create solvent solutions!
the most challenging on our public servants to address these infrastructure and Water, water, everywhere, and yes there can be enough to
resource to secure for systemic needs is crucial. Investments in water quality drink and survive. Thank you for listening and taking action
our survival! Because of and environmental ecological needs are crucial, especially in any and every way you can!
residual pollution created for the underserved, under-resourced and overburdened
by centuries of rampant communities. Of course, returning to traditional uses of the Steven E. Handwerker Ph.D. D.div, RM
settlement/development, river and our waterways, especially those providing potable Board Certified Licensed Psychologist
industrial waste, and poorly regulated commerce our water, such as swimming and boating, is helpful. We the 50 years experience
water supplies face ongoing hazards which threaten people, yes you and I and our friends and family, always need www.peacewk.org.
human and diverse animal species. The Ohio River and the to commit to, respect and safeguard our personal sovereignty, Books and Blogs 
Mississippi are under scrutiny to restore and protect water physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
supplies for millions of people. In addition, biodiversity
is imperiled.
The Ohio River is one of the only major watersheds Norbert Graber, R. Ph.
in the nation and has never received significant federal and Lynn Graber, R. Ph.
funding. Other factors in this area have made this
region significant and therefore notable for its supply of
fresh water. Train derailments/“accidents” have caused
significant challenges to the integrity of this water supply
over the past 35 years and to the well-being of millions
of people in the area.
How can such a challenge be solved or even approached?
First, greater public awareness so that the river is better
protected as this water is being consumed. Petitioning for
government support for adequate wastewater infrastructure;
updating city sewer systems and pipes in homes that go

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