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Residents are pleading for urgent assistance to address their contaminated water supply, which has caused rashes and sores all over their bodies in the Mueang district, Buriram province. The village head says he is aware of the issue and is preparing a budget to address the problem.

 

Residents from Nong Bon and Khok Phet villages in the Khlanta sub-district, Mueang district, Buriram province, reported the problems faced due to the unclean water. After using the water, they experienced severe itching and developed sores. Residents urged the authorities to address the issue immediately.

 

Upon investigation, it was found that water usage and the colour of the water in Nong Bon village (Moo 10) and Khok Phet village (Moo 9) appeared normal with clear and non-cloudy water. However, residents claim the water is polluted, with more than 100 households affected by itching and sores after using the water.

 

A 49 year old resident, Wasana Chuan-Kratok from Nong Bon village, showed sores that have developed on her body due to the contaminated water. She mentioned that around two months ago, the village’s water supply became foul-smelling and caused itching when used for bathing.

 

Wasana added that despite notifying the water supply officials, the situation remained unchanged. In an attempt to ease the itching, some residents are using a mixture of coconut husk and soap to clean their skin. Wasana expressed concern for young children with delicate skin and the elderly, like 80 year old Boon Sri-Lamai, who have to cope with the poor water quality. They are now using rainwater collected in pots to bathe conservatively until a solution is found.

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/villagers-demand-urgent-action-after-contaminated-tap-water-causes-widespread-sores

 

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11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Wasana added that despite notifying the water supply officials, the situation remained unchanged.

Typical response.

The water is clear and non-cloudy so no problem.  How about testing it for chemicals?

Some days our water is on and off like a whores draws

He’s preparing a budget to address the issue. One for the issue, two for me, one for the issue, two for me…

Many of these villages have open garbage dumps.  Batteries, dead animals, old pesticide containers are littered everywhere.

 

The majority of villigers won't pay a small fee (100 baht a year in our village) to have pickup service.  

 

The Majorproblem is lack of education of proper waste disposal.  

 

You can see that everyday with the burning of trash instead of garbage can pickup.

 

A lot of the problems are traced back to the residents themselves. 

 

 

32 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Many of these villages have open garbage dumps.  Batteries, dead animals, old pesticide containers are littered everywhere.

 

The majority of villigers won't pay a small fee (100 baht a year in our village) to have pickup service.  

 

The Majorproblem is lack of education of proper waste disposal.  

 

You can see that everyday with the burning of trash instead of garbage can pickup.

 

A lot of the problems are traced back to the residents themselves. 

 

 

This is the truth.

 

And they sit over their burning plastic pile for warmth in the cool season inhaling it all in.