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Re: Water issues?
[Re: jborosara]
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03/06/2020 05:00 PM
03/06/2020 05:00 PM
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Posts: 18,586 St Maarten
BillandElaine
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This just posted on FB
Le Pélican Saint-Martin · Society. Water will be back tonight at the tap
The negotiations between the Free Water Association, the establishment of the Waters and the Public Service delegate (Saur) seem to have paid fruit for the 20 % of the private population, since last Friday, of access to drinking water. Water stocks are reconstituted shows the EEASM in a statement to read below in its entirety.
The establishment of water and sanitation in Saint-Martin (EEASM) communicates:
The measures taken by the and the to avoid a total break in the drinking water distribution in Saint-Martin for the past week have made it possible to rebuild stocks quite significantly. In this sense, and because the and Saur are fully aware of the discomfort caused by both the population and professionals, the water distribution will therefore be fully restored this evening, Friday, March 6, 2020.
This weekend of "respite" for users will be used to evaluate the impacts of restrictions and the possibility of ending them. A new situation will therefore be made on Monday and will adapt the device deployed for the past week to the situation. We invite users to a sustainable use of the water resource, this collective awareness will allow us to reduce the risk of too frequent cuts in the future.
L and the continue their efforts and mobilization to continue to ensure public water service in the best conditions and thank the people for their patience and understanding
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Water issues?
[Re: jborosara]
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03/09/2020 10:47 AM
03/09/2020 10:47 AM
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Posts: 14,656 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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jborosa,
Sorry your vacation was impacted - I get it. But by the same token, imagine if you lived there and had to deal with this kind of situation on a regular and on-going basis. I'd go nuts. Regardless, sorry you and so many others had to tolerate this and pay for it, too, in hard earned vacation dollars.
As far as being moderated well, this forum - like most others, I'm sure - tries and does a pretty decent job - I know the main moderators are ever watchful of potential issues - but like everyone else, they have had their problems, too. Of late, people have come to understand that nonsense will not be tolerated and are very respectful of the forum and its rules. And beyond that, I think they understand that everyone is genuinely trying to the best of their ability to be helpful.
And here's to next year - next trip. Going back?!
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Water issues?
[Re: jborosara]
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03/09/2020 10:59 AM
03/09/2020 10:59 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 83,046 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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jbarosara--I'm sure I would have been very upset with that situation also. We were without power here in Florida for 10 days after Irma and we have our own pool, so we were able to flush our toilets and to sort of get clean, but there is no substitute for having a real shower. We have well water, so didn't have running water for that period of time. It was rough. Not at all what I would want to deal with on a vacation. We do a lot of cooking while on vacation, so that would have been a real bummer also, to have to go out all the time.
I truly hope that your next vacation is better.
Moderation is a very tough job, but there is no reason for name calling or abuse of other members.
Carol Hill
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Re: Water issues?
[Re: jborosara]
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03/09/2020 12:16 PM
03/09/2020 12:16 PM
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Posts: 83,046 Central Florida!
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Yes, we all take modern conveniences for granted, but I think it's not unreasonable at all to expect running water on a vacation. Here's hoping you have an early spring and a much better trip next time!
Does anyone know if the water issues have been resolved yet??
Carol Hill
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Re: Water issues?
[Re: foreversxm]
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03/09/2020 12:58 PM
03/09/2020 12:58 PM
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Posts: 83,046 Central Florida!
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forever--This situation with the water was VERY unusual. The Dutch side has it's pretty fare share of issues with water and especially power. I think I will close this one now before I say something that I will regret.
Carol Hill
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