"From: WLIC Office [mailto:wlicoffice@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:45 PMTo: office@wlic.orgSubject: E-Coli Testing, North End of Lake
WLIC Members-
We had a sewage spill for a short length of time at the North end of the lake. The problem has been corrected, and we have performed fecal coliform (e-coli) testing. Our readings indicate that no one should swim at the North end of the lake. With the weekend approaching, we are continuing to do testing daily, and will keep you informed of the results.
Thank you, WLIC"
My guess is you have the same question...what is the "North end of the lake"? and where is it safe to swim? I know it is early on in the incident, but are WLIC or the affected property owners considering a complaint against KCMO, who is responsible for the lake contamination? Recently enacted City law would seem to apply in this case. Being a lake community we are aware that "Silt Happens". In this situation the more crude version of the slogan seems to be appropriate.
According to an email sent by Mary Hoy this afternoon, George Lohman, WL Director of Public Works, estimated the spill of 30,000 to 40,000 gallons of sewage overflowed the manhole(s). To make the math easy, take 40,000 gallons divided by 2000 WL residents that equals 20 gallons of "stuff " per resident. Ugh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XZOUTXKDgk&feature=related
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Adding "salt to the wound" would be the nicest way I could think of saying it regarding KCMO's constant disregard for WL.
Maybe this is a time for the City and WLIC to come together to defend us and somehow get KC's attention.
If we want to sue them, call paul. He's experienced.
Can we charge KCMO for "trespassing" in WL from the spill? It'd be great to try.
When will be put the teeth back in the tiger?
So do you think the sewage spill smell will still be present for the Press Conference on Friday?
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