Posted on 11/04/2019 11:24:33 PM PST by BenLurkin
Canada is one of the only developed countries in the world that does not have a nationwide drinking water standard. Even countries that struggle to provide safe drinking water have established acceptable lead levels: India's is 10 ppb and Mexico and Egypt's are 5 ppb, according to those nations' government websites.
Sarah Rana, 18, was one of tens of thousands of students who weren't alerted when her high school found lead levels above national guidelines in dozens of water samples, the highest at 140 ppb. She found out on her own after looking at reports online.
"I was getting poisoned for four years and did not know about it," she told AP. "As a student, I think I should be told."
Studies have shown that even low levels of lead exposure can affect a child's IQ and their ability to focus. Children who are younger than seven and pregnant women are most at risk from lead exposure, which can damage brains and kidneys. Yet the consortium's investigation found day cares and schools are not tested regularly. And when they are tested, those results are also not public.
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Well that explains it. Canada is filled with lead poisoned morons. Truedopes re-election made no sense till I read this.
It’s OK to visit, just don’t drink the water!
Ha haaaaa! Oh. Okay. If their websites say it, it must be true. Heavens to Mergatroid.
Ha haaaaa! Bend over and get ready for it, Canuckistanis.
No we know why they have a government by the people
Lead-based paint and its dust, usually found in older buildings, are common sources of exposure. Young children are especially at risk. Occupational exposure, such as welding, is a more common cause for adults.
Symptoms include developmental delays, abdominal pain, neurologic changes, and irritability. At very high levels, it can be fatal.
Better run some tests on all those Canadian beers we have in our stores. Labatt’s, Molson, Moosehead, etc.
Smarmy, smooth-talking Justin will save them all! Just let him get the proper costume on first...
I'm surprised the leading Canadian "water safety researcher" is surprised. He's kinda the last guy you would expect to be surprised, ey?
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