Brief Update on Water Issue

Good Afternoon,

We met last night at Council and heard the presentation regarding the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (COMCD).  I was very pleased that the Council voted 7-0 in favor of the resolution against the releasing of treated waste water into Thunderbird Lake.  HOWEVER, 2 of the 3 MWC Board members to COMCD said they would not commit to voting with the Council at the board meeting. This was extremely disappointing.  I would never say that we should force our board members to vote one way or the other, however in a situation such as this when it is unanimous that the idea is not good for MWC I would hope to hear a compelling argument from our board members as to why they would vote against the will of the Council.

What you can do?

If you would like to email COMCD be sure to ask that your email be passed along to the MWC Board members so they know how you feel about the issue.
COMCD Email is: admin@comcd.net , feel free to CC me on the email at daniel@danielmcclure.org
When I get more details I will let you all know.

Contaminated Water - My Concerns

At the 4/28.15 council meeting we are heard a presentation about Normans intention of dumping treated wastewater from their sewage plant into lake thunderbird. (Where MWC, Norman, and Del City get their drinking water).  I'm very concerned and will be opposing this idea.  Understanding that the water has been treated and cleaned, there are still concerns over emerging contaminates.  After we hear the presentation we will have the opportunity to hear a resolution that we can vote on condemning the action.  

Here is a line from the resolution to give you an idea why I am concerned... "there is credible evidence supporting concerns over emerging contaminates of concern, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, herbicides and endocrine disruptive compounds and their effect on the eco-systems in lakes and reservoirs as well as on the human population served by the public water supplies that pull their raw water from indirect potable reuse lakes"

Our Environmental Services Director, Bill Janacek, has done an incredible job researching the issue and raising concerns over Norman's intentions.

If you feel opposed to this idea I thought I would share a few options for you...

Email Central OK Master Conservancy District at admin@comcd.net

Call COMCD at at 405-329-5228

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Here is a link to fish growing both sexual organs when similar chemicals were found in Minnesota lakes http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=2630#.VT-X4CFVhBd