“Research shows that an estimated 1 in 10 Americans have been exposed to drinking water that contains dangerous chemicals or fails to meet a federal health benchmark in other ways.” – The NY Times
Few things taste better on a hot day than a nice, fresh glass of water. It’s so easy to grab a glass, some ice, and get a tall glass of thirst-quenching water to rehydrate and cool you down. We never think twice about tap water – it’s what we use to wash our dishes, water our plants, feed our pets…
What if our water had toxic chemicals in it?
Reports are finding new chemicals and toxins in our water all the time. We all know that water is treated before it reaches the tap, but did you know that there are over 60,000 chemicals used in that treatment? The most shocking part: only 91 of those chemicals are regulated by the federal government – that’s less than 1%. The laws that regulate water treatment, the Safe Drinking Water Act, are over 35 years old…definitely a bit out of date.
“In the last five years alone, chemical factories, manufacturing plants and other workplaces have violated water pollution laws more than half a million times. The violations range from failing to report emissions to dumping toxins at concentrations regulators say might contribute to cancer, birth defects and other illnesses. However, the vast majority of those polluters have escaped punishment. State officials have repeatedly ignored obvious illegal dumping, and the Environmental Protection Agency, which can prosecute polluters when states fail to act, has often declined to intervene.” – The NY Times
What kind of chemicals are we talking about? We’re looking at traces of lead, pesticides, and other metals plus countless other substances. Lead is particularly scary as it affects children (who drink much more water than adults, on average) exceptionally heavily. The presence of lead in water can lead to stunted growth in children, as well as damage the nervous system and encourage learning disabilities. An even scarier notion – even the water at your child’s school may be putting them in danger. A survey done in 2006 showed that less than half of our nation’s schools have their water tested. How does the lead get in there? Older buildings, whose pipes have been soldered with lead, are at a higher risk for contamination as the solder slowly flakes off and into the water supply over time.
“A five-month investigation by the Associated Press has found trace levels of drugs in the drinking water of at least 24 major metropolitan areas, including antibiotics, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers, sex hormones and over the counter pain killers. They were found in miniscule doses far below medical levels, but scientists don’t know the effects of exposure over time. Utilities say water supplies are safe, but many don’t test for drug traces and the federal government doesn’t require it.” – ABC News
The effects of drugs in our drinking water over time have not been monitored. Regardless of long-term effects, that cocktail of prescription drugs does not belong in water; not for you, not for your pets, not for your family.
Water is vital to our body’s ability to function properly. It’s vital to our children’s growth, our food’s production, and our general health. There are ways to control the water that you and your family drink, and you can even do it from home – no need to spend tons of money on expensive bottled water – especially since studies are now showing that the plastic that bottles are made from may be putting chemicals into your water, too. Taking extra precautions to ensure that the water your body so desperately needs to function is safe, is not only worth the minimal effort required, but it might just save your life.
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