Carefree Truth
Issue #800, December 13, 2019
During Call to the Public, Nancy Keller read the following letter:
Date: December 3, 2019
To: Carefree Town Council
"As residents of Carefree, we are among those who receive water from Cave Creek. Approximately 20% of Carefree residents are receiving Cave Creek water which does not meet the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) standards and for the past year has exceeded the maximum contaminant level for trihalomethanes. For the past nine months, we have received quarterly notices from Cave Creek Water company advising us of the tainted water supply and the negative health effects. The most recent Cave Creek Water company notice stated, 'Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the maximum contaminate level may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, are pregnant, or are elderly, you should seek advice from your health care providers about drinking this water'. All residents of Carefree are entitled to the same level of service which includes water quality."
"Due to a lack of regular maintenance, much of the Cave Creek Water Company infrastructure (fire hydrants, valves, etc.) is not in compliance with safety standards. We would ALL be in danger should a fire occur in an area serviced by a non-functioning fire hydrant greatly impacting Fire Department efforts to contain a fire."
"If not addressed, Carefree residents and their home values may be divided into two groups based upon their water source. Those supplied by Cave Creek Water could potentially see their home values drop significantly. Ultimately this drop in home values for 20% of Carefree will impact ALL residents of Carefree’s home values."
"The process of Carefree's acquiring the 526 residences is complicated and a sensitive subject for both Cave Creek and Carefree. We commend those who have been diligently working on this issue and appreciate the complexities involved. As Carefree residents, we support the process of selecting the water storage site based on engineering requirements (elevation, proximity to the water main, minimal disruption to the community, etc.), overall cost, etc. The seriousness of the situation warrants a well thought out and investigative process."
"We respect the concerns of the residents and at the same time would hope for their understanding of the critical nature of the water supply to their fellow members of the Carefree community."
Sincerely,
Nancy Keller
Jim Whitmer
Eileen Jones
Don Szibdat
Issue #800, December 13, 2019
During Call to the Public, Nancy Keller read the following letter:
Date: December 3, 2019
To: Carefree Town Council
"As residents of Carefree, we are among those who receive water from Cave Creek. Approximately 20% of Carefree residents are receiving Cave Creek water which does not meet the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) standards and for the past year has exceeded the maximum contaminant level for trihalomethanes. For the past nine months, we have received quarterly notices from Cave Creek Water company advising us of the tainted water supply and the negative health effects. The most recent Cave Creek Water company notice stated, 'Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the maximum contaminate level may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, are pregnant, or are elderly, you should seek advice from your health care providers about drinking this water'. All residents of Carefree are entitled to the same level of service which includes water quality."
"Due to a lack of regular maintenance, much of the Cave Creek Water Company infrastructure (fire hydrants, valves, etc.) is not in compliance with safety standards. We would ALL be in danger should a fire occur in an area serviced by a non-functioning fire hydrant greatly impacting Fire Department efforts to contain a fire."
"If not addressed, Carefree residents and their home values may be divided into two groups based upon their water source. Those supplied by Cave Creek Water could potentially see their home values drop significantly. Ultimately this drop in home values for 20% of Carefree will impact ALL residents of Carefree’s home values."
"The process of Carefree's acquiring the 526 residences is complicated and a sensitive subject for both Cave Creek and Carefree. We commend those who have been diligently working on this issue and appreciate the complexities involved. As Carefree residents, we support the process of selecting the water storage site based on engineering requirements (elevation, proximity to the water main, minimal disruption to the community, etc.), overall cost, etc. The seriousness of the situation warrants a well thought out and investigative process."
"We respect the concerns of the residents and at the same time would hope for their understanding of the critical nature of the water supply to their fellow members of the Carefree community."
Sincerely,
Nancy Keller
Jim Whitmer
Eileen Jones
Don Szibdat
Nancy Keller
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
https://vimeo.com/377421036
During Current Events, Vice Mayor John Crane said that customers of the Cave Creek Water Company received yet another legally required quarterly letter from the Town of Cave Creek about their water, sent with their December water bill, the 4th this year. It is the same letter over and over. This dovetails with Nancy Keller's stated concerns.
The annual level of Total Organic Compounds (TOCs) and trihalomethanesare above the allowable limit. The letter states, “…drinking water containing these byproducts (trihalomethanes) in excess of the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) may lead to adverse health effects, liver, or kidney problems, or nervous system effects, and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer.” They have twice reported that their water treatment process is not as efficient as is required. All agree to that.
In that letter, The Town of Cave Creek asked to make it known to everyone on the water system, but they don't care enough to put it on their Town website. If you go to the website, it is not posted. He said the Town of Carefree will make it known. Copies of the water letter from Cave Creek were available for pick-up at the front of the room.
https://vimeo.com/377661457
Lyn Hitchon
Prepared by Carefree Truth
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Photo by Herbert Hitchon
https://vimeo.com/377421036
During Current Events, Vice Mayor John Crane said that customers of the Cave Creek Water Company received yet another legally required quarterly letter from the Town of Cave Creek about their water, sent with their December water bill, the 4th this year. It is the same letter over and over. This dovetails with Nancy Keller's stated concerns.
The annual level of Total Organic Compounds (TOCs) and trihalomethanesare above the allowable limit. The letter states, “…drinking water containing these byproducts (trihalomethanes) in excess of the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) may lead to adverse health effects, liver, or kidney problems, or nervous system effects, and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer.” They have twice reported that their water treatment process is not as efficient as is required. All agree to that.
In that letter, The Town of Cave Creek asked to make it known to everyone on the water system, but they don't care enough to put it on their Town website. If you go to the website, it is not posted. He said the Town of Carefree will make it known. Copies of the water letter from Cave Creek were available for pick-up at the front of the room.
https://vimeo.com/377661457
Lyn Hitchon
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Copyrighted
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list.
Visit www.carefreeazbusinesses.com to see more info about businesses in Carefree. Please support our merchants.