THE WATER SUPPLY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 47, 24 January 1938, Page 8

THE WATER SUPPLY.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—-So many letters have been written giving vent to what appears to the writer a serious viewpoint on tlie purity of Palmerston North’s water supply that I feel a little light on the other side will do no harm. It is to be deprecated that all and sundry cannot give credence of the fact that wo have a Mayor and city engineer w-lio are quite capable of dealing with tho position which has arisen, and I for olie am prepared to believe that every attention is being given to tlie welfare of the community in so far as a continuity of a supply of wholesome and pure water is possible. As one who lias experienced similar happenings in large towns during hot weather I would suggost to those who are inclined to he too hasty in their condemnation that a little thought on their part would not only assist, but give assurance to those members of the community who are only too ready to become panicky. No one would consume food which is known to be other than pure, and in similar thought it should not bo necessary for the public to be told boil all water before drinking same if there is any suggestion of taint or pollution (not that the present experience suggests this). The engineer has already given intimation of the causation of the peculiar odour and taste of the water coming through tlie city mains, and with the advent of rain a return to normal will I feci sure be certain. As a graduate of a health institute second to none in its public mindedness I would offer the suggestion that during summer months all water for drinking purposes should be first boiled, especially for young children who are most susceptible to stomach derangement due to faulty eating and drinking. To make the water (after boiling) more palatable a slice or two of lemon with no added sugar, but honey sweetened will bo found very beneficial. Now, sir, I will not intrude further on your space, but will conclude with the hope that more consideration will he meted out to the officers whose duty it is to cater Colour daily wants.—l am, etc..

NUTRITIONIST. Palmerston North, January 22, 1938.