Jul/090
Complaints about United Utilities rise by 16%
Research done by CC North West Water has shown that United Utilities is failing its customers. United Utilities billing system that was brought in 2005 has continually failed their customers. An example of this is on consumer who for 18 months received bills and solicitors letters for a property she previously lived at. Even though she had confirmed with United Utilities that there was no money owing on that property, the letters continued. This was according to United Utilities, due to an error on the consumers account.
This is not an isolated incident, and it’s something that United Utilities are being told to address.
United Utilities has said there figures show fewer complaints, but CC North West Water are urging them to continue improving at putting consumers first.
Jul/090
Fluoridation to Conquer Tooth Decay
Areas of the UK with high volumes of tooth decay cases are to have fluoride added to their water supply in a bid by the Health Secretary to aid better health care for areas needing it. He is also urging the NHS to do more to prevent tooth decay, rather than just treat it after its diagnosed.
If children do not brush their teeth properly and regularly, tooth decay occurs and can cause numerous dental procedures and health issues in the future. By adding Fluoride to the water it is thought this will reduce the number of tooth decay cases.
However it has been greatly opposed by many as they think it goes against their human rights. They think it is inappropriate to treat everyone when only a small area of people need it. Aside from this, long term effects are unknown, though in some cases fluoridation has caused bone fractures, cancers and tooth discolouration.
Jul/090
Dasani Bottled Water Causing a Wave in Water Industry
Dasani which is part of Coca-Cola are claiming that their bottled water, Dasani, is “as pure as bottled water gets” but the water indusrty are claiming that tap water is just as good.
The water industry claims that tap water is pure, and this is the opinion of the water inspectorate who carries out the checks. They argue that if Dasani claim they are as pure as water gets there must be different levels of purity.
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