The Hudson River has always had an importance throughout history, but its significance may diminish soon with sewage frequently tainting the mighty river. After 4 years of water testing, results have shown that one-fifth of the water samples indicating that the water was unsuitable for recreational uses such as swimming, fishing, and boating. This sewage infestation is a major problem for New York City and Albany who would have many economic benefits to maintain the river. To add to the sewage, excess water from storms leads to runoff. The cities are attempting to try environmental-friendly infrastructure like porous pavement for parking lots to capture and retain storm water before it reaches the storm water. Unfortunately, it may be hard to raise the funds since the cities have already spent nearly $2 billion since the 1990s to solve this. Only time will tell if New York City and Albany can wash away their problems.
Perhaps the budget of the State of New York should be adjusted to better suit environmental needs
ReplyDeleteIf you spend $2 billion trying to clean up a river and can't do it, then I think it's time to either give up on that river or try new means of purifying it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Reilly, if it didn't work before, it won't work now. I think the best thing for New York City to do is find a different way to manage their sewage and clean up the river.
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