Going to water

this important video for the upcoming 2025 local elections, Blenheim ward candidate and former Marlborough District Council water testing specialist, Bob Watson, critically examines the benefits of Blenheim's current, near-natural, UV-treated drinking water compared to the implications of chlorination. While acknowledging chlorination's role in certain situations, Watson emphasizes it should be a measure of last resort, advocating for alternative treatment methods. He raises concerns about the council's shift to an incorporated water service organization, highlighting potential hidden costs, duplication of efforts, questionable benefits, and the inherent risks associated with privatization. Watson also addresses the escalating cost of living as a pressing issue facing residents. He identifies critical challenges for Blenheim's future, including resource limitations in essential areas like water, electrical grid security, and fossil energy security.