Most U.S. Cities Have Dangerous Lead Levels In Water

[GoLeft TV]

The lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint, Michigan is not the only water crisis that we need to be concerned about. According to a new report, lead levels in most U.S. cities are at dangerous levels.

Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

[truebluegreen]

1. Hmmm. That would explain a lot. nt

[yuiyoshida]

2. TAP WATER REMAINS BEST CHOICE FOR SF

The water in San Francisco is not only some of the crispest water found on the planet, it’s safe to drink and probably safer than bottled.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, bottled water is the fastest growing beverage in sales in the United States and Americans spend billions of dollars each year to buy it. San Francisco businesses are educating the public on using tap water to refill their reusable containers with the freshest water found in the nation.

Plastic water bottles are harmful to the environment because so much plastic is needed to satisfy the demand for bottled water. The plastics aren’t always recycled and plastics can potentially spread toxic chemicals through the contained liquids, which can be harmful to the consumer. Choosing to refill reusable containers is the healthier, more environmentally friendly solution.

Bottled water is regulated by the Federal Department of Agriculture, which has lower standards for pollutants. During the regulation process bacterias and pollutants are more likely to be missed.

http://goldengatexpress.org/2013/05/12/tap-water-sf/

[jwirr]

3. And most of it is in the poorer parts of the city that need to

update their plumbing.