I never was the most political person. Yes, I believe in the value and necessity of politics, but I never took personal interest in the matter. However, I have changed. I've been reading some medical and science journals on the Internet (mostly using my college's database), and what I am reading about chlorine scares me. By-products in the water from chlorine can be cancer causing. There just doesn't seem to be enough evidence to make chlorine the "end-all" solution. Chemicals in water are never safe. Our water was just fine.....
I am trying to gather some information to share some light on why chlorine was added to Bethpage's water supply. From what I can conclude, it's because the population has grown and the state wants the local government to follow a federal guideline. However, our water has always tested clean. I can tell that we have a long journey ahead of us to get the non-chlorination waiver back. My suggestion: write to our local politicians. We voted for them, so they should be willing to talk with us. Call them, meet with them. I am taking the initiative to start a petition, but I have to find out all the rules first. In the meantime, talk with your neighbors about how they feel, write letters to the editor of The Bethpage Tribune, and write or call our local politicians. Remember, actions speak louder than words.
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