Navy gives water to off-base Naples residents

[unhappycamper]

NEX employees load cases of water into vehicles of eligible personnel who live off base in Naples, Italy. The Navy is giving the water away to offset any potential health risks associated with some water systems in off-base housing. Recent testing indicated excessive levels of bacteria and other contaminants in some off-base homes.


Navy gives water to off-base Naples residents
By Lisa M. Novak, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Tuesday, September 23, 2008

NAPLES, Italy — The Navy began handing out bottled water Monday to military and civilian employees living off base in the Naples area. Each person is entitled to four free liters of water per day and can draw up to a 10-day supply.

"This is great," said Petty Officer 1st Class Greg Williams, who picked up his free water Monday afternoon. "I’ve been buying about 10 liters per week, and I have a family of five."

Under the program Williams and his family, who live in Casal di Principe, are now eligible for a lot more.

Casal di Principe is one of the areas where recent testing by the Navy turned up bacterial and chemical contaminants in homes supplied by well water. Last week, the commander of Naval Support Activity Naples placed a moratorium on all new lease signings for houses serviced by well water until testing and health certifications were done.

The request to purchase the water was submitted by Navy Region Europe to Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter earlier this month.


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[Captain Hilts]

1. VERY good! Go Navy! nt