I want to commend Kerry Tripp for her clear, compelling Aug. 1 letter outlining our grassroots fight for safe water in Burton Subdivision. Her account perfectly captures how neighbors banded together and shows how far we’ve come. Now it’s time to take the next step: share our personal experiences and press for action.
Here’s what my household endures every day. We no longer trust the tap water for drinking or cooking. White laundry stays bright only when it is new. Toilets and showers develop a brown-pink film if not scrubbed frequently. The water itself often runs murky. When the fire hydrant outside our home is flushed, a torrent of rust-colored water gushes out, leaving deposits that even the street cleaner can’t remove.
Indeed! This is the very water flowing into our house, and it’s unacceptable. And let’s face the elephant in the room: how is this affecting our property values? Potential buyers won’t overlook corroded pipes or daily cleaning battles, and real estate experts warn that chronic water issues can shave tens of thousands off a home’s price.
What do we do now? We need every Burton Subdivision resident to speak up. Send your testimonials to the Gazette and your elected officials. Let’s demand that the Lewes Board of Public Works expedite pipe replacement and provide transparent timelines. Only by uniting our voices can we force timely, permanent solutions.
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