I have over 20 years of experience in the wastewater field in the United States. I recently toured the Negril Wastewater Treatment Plant, talked to some of the employees, took photos, watched some of the construction and observed the effluent into the Negril River. The "tea" colored water is not coming from the Treatment Plant, plain and simple. In my opinion there is a possibility of contamination during very heavy rains, but the new construction should alleviate that problem. Analysis of the Treatment Plant effluent needs to be preformed by an independent lab to determine removal rates and other effluent results. Only after carefully reviewing the information can any further recommendations be made.

Regards,

Bob