“The Water Supply at
the Ramsey Unit Might be Contaminated Too”
by Jason Renard Walker
– Deputy Minister of Labor, NABPP-PC
This is a notice to the
Fight Toxic Prisons campaign, the EPA and everyone who is against
tainted drinking water: the Ramsey Unit here in Rosharon, TX (near
Houston) may have high levels of radium in the water supply.
I was brought to this
conclusion after hearing a news update on January 15th
2018, which mentioned that the water supply throughout the state of
Texas was at high risk of containing harmful levels of radium.
The city of Houston was
mentioned as being one of the cities that could possibly have the
highest levels. For those who don't know what radium is, it's a very
radioactive metallic chemical element that is used in the treatment
of cancer. It can also cause serious bodily harm and cancer if
ingested in water with high levels of it.
Evidence that the water
here might be tainted is due to the fact that it runs out of the
faucet as a grainy, milky substance that takes time to clear up.
White flakes and other debris can sometimes be found floating around.
The toilet water contains the same discolorations, and off and on
debris.
I've been drinking the
water since my arrival, November 1st 2017. And since then
I've continuously suffered from illnesses that I didn't have before,
like sore throat, headaches, non-stop coughing, bone pain and high
fever. Other prisoners are experiencing the same symptoms, and didn't
have them until recently.
Whether it's from the
water is unknown, but an investigation into this matter is very
important. The only ones subjected to this drinking water are
prisoners. All staff carry and drink bottled water and other
beverages.
There aren't any boil
notices posted, so it's presumed by the prison that the water is safe
to drink, shower and wash with. But the news report suggests that the
water in Houston and small surrounding cities needs to be
scrutinized.
It is well known that
the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will cover-up and conceal
problems from extreme heat and poisonous water, so I hope that
arrangements can be made, via public complaints, to test the water
and mobilize to correct it if it is unsafe to drink. Please help.
Dare to Struggle, Dare
to Win. All power to the people.
Jason Renard Walker,
#1532092
Ramsey Unit
11 FM 655
Rosharon, TX 77583
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