Trucking Water From West Virginia to Detroit

In an apparent show of solidarity, in an organized effort West Virginians are trucking in water to Detroit residents who have had their water shut off. West Virginia is of course where more than 16% of that state’s residents had their water poisoned by a coal industry related chemical spill.

            During West Virginia’s water crisis the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation delivered water to some of the 300,000 residents whose water was tainted by the toxic spill. Now they are trucking in water to thirsty Detroiters who have had their water cut off due to overdue bills.

            Activists in Detroit say that Detroit water bills have doubled in the last ten years, and about 50 percent of water accounts in what has been known as the Motor City are delinquent. Some complain that businesses such as golf courses with delinquent bills have not had their water shut off while residents have had their taps turned off. The crackdown on delinquent bills has been explained as part of Detroit’s efforts to get out of bankruptcy.

West Virginians ensure that Detroit's water glass is at least half full