Keep your eye on Pittsburgh.
The city farmed out management of it’s ancient water system to Veolia Water. Apparently they made a chemistry change to save money, very much like what was done in Flint. And they did not get approval from the state DEP before doing so.
Lots of tap testing going on as we speak.
We use a five filter reverse osmosis purifier. Then again, our water system itself is only eight years old.
Wanna bet it’s poor Whites who are affected?
I notice on the interactive map that Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Ohio are eat up with lead contamination. All supposed demoncrat strong holds. I wonder if this news was delayed until Hitlery’s last hope was gone.
Trump’s fault.
Maybe it has something to do with what the EPA considers as “hazardous” levels.
Some of the numbers that I’ve seen would be low that you would have to drink an entire lake’s worth of water for the levels of lead in your system to reach maybe a problematic level.
Who sets the standard for what is considered lead poisoning?
Granted, it would be ideal for there to be zero lead in anything we consume, but there are limit typically in parts per million or billion.
Then the next question, is what lead quantity actually harms ones health in both the short term & long term?
I question this because if the EPA is setting the standards, the standard is probably over done, not for the sake of protecting humans, but rather for some political agenda not readily visible.
I remember years ago reading that fluoride increases the leaching of lead in old pipes.
A lot of people dying of lead poisoning in Chicago.
The dems here are using it as an excuse to go after our governor, Ric Snyder.
Here’s an idea, how about not moving into an old house with peeling paint. Those same parents are probably moving into school districts that have major problems and then whine their kids aren’t getting a good education and are expelled for bringing a pop tart to school. No, the family budget has nothing to do with the problem of dumb parents - example the doctor.
lol I’ve been wondering when this kind of story would come out.
NO WAY this problem was limited to JUST Flint.
I grew up drinking milk from Hills Dairy. Hills Dairy was just down the street from the PG&E plant made famous by Erin Brockovich.
EPA’s Drinking Water Regulations for Lead
In 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act. This law requires EPA to determine the level of contaminants in drinking water at which no adverse health effects are likely to occur with an adequate margin of safety. These non-enforceable health goals, based solely on possible health risks are called maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs). The MCLG for lead is zero. EPA has set this level based on the best available science which shows there is no safe level of exposure to lead.
Find Out if Lead is in Your Drinking Water
First, learn more about the water coming into your home
EPA requires all community water systems to prepare and deliver an annual water quality report called a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for their customers by July 1 of each year. Contact your water utility if you’d like to receive a copy of their latest report. If your water comes from a household well or other private water supply, check with your health department, or with any nearby water utilities that use ground water, for information on contaminants of concern in your area.
Find your local Consumer Confidence Report
Information about CCRs for consumers
EPA’s CCR home page
Learn more about protecting water quality from private drinking water wells
Printable color fact sheet: Is There Lead in My Drinking Water?
EPA’s Public Notification Rule requires public water systems to alert you if there is a problem with your drinking water.
Learn more about the Public Notification Rule
Second, you can have your water tested for lead
Homes may have internal plumbing materials containing lead. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell lead dissolved in water, testing is the only sure way of telling whether there are harmful quantities of lead in your drinking water. A list of certified laboratories are available from your state or local drinking water authority. Testing costs between $20 and $100. Contact your water supplier as they may have useful information, including whether the service connector used in your home or area is made of lead.
You can learn on our Protect Your Family from Exposures to Lead web page:
when you may want to test your drinking water; and
what to do if your home tests positive for lead.
You can also view and print a fact sheet on testing your home’s drinking water.