Man Pees in City Water Reservoir

Portland, Oregon is flushing 38 million gallons (143 million liters) of drinking water down the drain because a 19-year-old man urinated in an open reservoir early on Wednesday (April 16) morning, city water officials said. Three teens were observed at the reservoir in a Portland park at about 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, Portland Water Bureau spokesman David Shaff said, and one of them was filmed urinating through an iron fence into the water. Minutes later, the other two were seen climbing onto the fence. The 50-million-gallon (189-million-liter) reservoir was taken off line and was tested for possible contamination. "That water goes directly into people's homes," said Shaff. "There is no way to re-treat it." Thus, the city decided to "discard" 38 million gallons of water and clean the reservoir, Shaff said. The three teens were cited for trespassing and one for public urination. Additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues. http://www.theshortpenguin.com/