Current Edition >> Archive Section >> Letters to the editor >> 15 December - 31 Janury 2006

Drinking water quality

I noted the water quality problems expressed in your newspaper - also that the CSIR is doing tests in 85 towns. I worked for the CSIR as a student and had to do water tests for the mines. Even though the results of my tests yielded deficient results, the data was passed on to the mines as correct.
I doubt if the CSIR is up to any standard to provide proper tests. They do have the facilities and equipment, but not the qualified and experienced staff to be able to provide reliable data.

Armand Theron
Pretoria

From Canada

I love your newspaper, but I wish you would update it more often. I have family living in Free State and most papers online are full of crime and bad news. I am always looking forward to some good news, fun and special events.

Sue Parrot
Canada