Water Contamination Continues to Threaten Paradise City Residents
Boo Kish – Editor
Water remains contaminated in the greater Metropolitan Paradise City area. Residents of the Bates Pond project area have now been added to the list of areas where a boil order persists. While the boil order effectively decontaminates the water for personal use and industrial use, the numbers of poisoning and dysentery continue to climb. The Paradise City Medical Center cautions residents not to ingest or subject themselves to any prolonged contact with the city’s water reserves.
While chemical contaminants are the primary threat to humans, bacteria like giardia and cryptosporidium have also been detected in increased amounts. The EPA and state health departments have even turned off the water supply to several neighboring communities. The water shortage has caused a slight increase in the number of nonresident visitors to Paradise City.
“We welcome guests to visit our community anytime,” said a representative of Missy G.Ghosts cabinet. “Jump in, the water’s fine!”
“Until the contamination can be eliminated residents are at risk of serious medical injury if they consume the water,” explained clinic Physician Dianna Yowman. “I wouldn’t trust the water for hygienic purposes either. You can wash laundry and dishes, however it is highly recommended you do not bathe in the water.”
While the city continues to struggle with finding appropriate water for consumption and hygienic purposes a few residents offer their support. The owner of Mystic Butterfly uses an independent water source.
“Members of the Mystic Butterfly are assured that the water here is safe. Because of the formula in our therapeutic baths, and herbal teas, the water we use is delivered by contract from several natural reservoirs out of state,” assured owner Susan Mskdcc. “We have contacted Anchorage Hydration services to deliver a shipment tomorrow and we are also expecting shipments from Michigan and New Jersey.”
Other residents too claim to have potable water sources. Jada Tyne, a dancer at Goldfingers Lounge explained, “I don’t drink anything but water most of the time unless a customer buys me a drink, and I’m fine.” Management at Goldfingers has not allowed health department officials or city administrators in to the luxury night club so contamination tests could not be performed.
“I don’t know what they are talking about,” said Blacktops Staff Member Piper Unplugged of the Blacktops water source. “I don’t really drink that much water, but I haven’t seen anyone die here from drinking water or showering.”
The Fallen Angels Motorcycle Club also claims to have a distillery and sanitation process set up in the Bates Pond development area. “The boil order is b#!!$#!^ said Rusty Pistons NPC Fallen Angels assistant bike mechanic of the Paradise City Chapter. “We have good water.” The Fallen Angels Motorcycle club operates near the sorority house at 220 Johanna Way. They also have a recreation and service building at 201 Lisa Lane just off the square downtown.
Despite the residents offering reliable water sources, both the Paradise City Police Department and the Paradise East Rangers warn citizens not to drink the water until further notice.