The Fluoridation Record Aug. 11, 2016
Toxic fluoride chemicals widespread in drinking water
The industrial chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminate the drinking water supplies of at least 6 million people in the USA, according to a report by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, the Environmental Protection Agency and other universities.
”Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances make up a large group of persistent anthropogenic chemicals used in industrial processes and commercial products over the past 60 years. Widespread use and extreme resistance to degradation have resulted in the ubiquitous presence of these compounds in the environment,” write the researchers.
They note that a 2012 report from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reported detectable serum PFAS concentrations in virtually all individuals.
“Drinking water contamination with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) poses risks to the developmental, immune, metabolic, and endocrine health of consumers,” they write. “We find drinking water supplies for 6 million U.S. residents exceed US EPA’s lifetime health advisory (70 ng/L) for PFOS and PFOA,” they conclude.
Distribution of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in drinking water. Source: American Chemical Society.
The industrial chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminate the drinking water supplies of at least 6 million people in the USA, according to a report by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, the Environmental Protection Agency and other universities.
”Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances make up a large group of persistent anthropogenic chemicals used in industrial processes and commercial products over the past 60 years. Widespread use and extreme resistance to degradation have resulted in the ubiquitous presence of these compounds in the environment,” write the researchers.
They note that a 2012 report from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reported detectable serum PFAS concentrations in virtually all individuals.
“Drinking water contamination with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) poses risks to the developmental, immune, metabolic, and endocrine health of consumers,” they write. “We find drinking water supplies for 6 million U.S. residents exceed US EPA’s lifetime health advisory (70 ng/L) for PFOS and PFOA,” they conclude.
Distribution of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in drinking water. Source: American Chemical Society.
Most of the national contamination was
found in thirteen states: California, New
Jersey, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Georgia,
Minnesota, Arizona, Massachusetts, and
Illinois.
The authors noted that nearly 97 million residents of the US use private wells that are not tested or small water suppliers that are rarely tested so that “information about drinking water PFAS exposures is therefore lacking for almost one-third of the U.S. population.”
“For many years, chemicals with unknown toxicities, such as PFASs, were allowed to be used and released to the environment, and we now have to face the severe consequences,” said lead author Xindi Hu in a Harvard University press release. Professor Philippe Grandjean co-authored the study.
The report was published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
The authors noted that nearly 97 million residents of the US use private wells that are not tested or small water suppliers that are rarely tested so that “information about drinking water PFAS exposures is therefore lacking for almost one-third of the U.S. population.”
“For many years, chemicals with unknown toxicities, such as PFASs, were allowed to be used and released to the environment, and we now have to face the severe consequences,” said lead author Xindi Hu in a Harvard University press release. Professor Philippe Grandjean co-authored the study.
The report was published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
Fluoride is a poison. Fluoride was poison yesterday. Fluoride is poison today. Fluoride will be poison tomorrow. The main stream media is not going to alert you to the toxicity of fluoride because their advertisement dollars come from many of the same industries that benefit by putting a hazardous waste in your drinking water. You will have to do your own research and spend a little time to get to know the poison fluoride. When in doubt get it out.
ReplyDeleteThe Manager responded that, no, in fact the letter was
ReplyDeletedistributed to this very board and had had no bearing on his desire last year to keep fluoridating.
The Manager further added that, like last year, regardless of the voting results of the citizens on continued fluoridation of Templeton’s water that he simply would not discontinue it. He likened this to the citizens in Templeton voting to make their electric discount 20% instead of 10%, or
eliminate demand charges for commercial customers, stating that any changes in operations, policies or rates are left to the sole discretion of the Board, and that the citizens cannot vote to do themselves harm.
Sort of like the policy of having their own Bond rate.
Adding to the total town debt one department at a time. 1st water then light and now water again. When will Templeton learn our commission there is broken?
Check the minutes not posted for this year a clear violation of the OML rules.
Anyone?
Dave, lets say they are breaking the OML rules..........What negative consequences would they face? Who would be "responsible"?
ReplyDeleteFrom what I see the taxpayers are paying into a broken system that holds nobody accountable, but leaves the ratepayer/taxpayer holding the bag...........and it smells
Bob M i have to say look who they voted to re elect.
ReplyDeleteI think the leadership/BOS may have a different approach and stay tuned to hear the bad news to come.
Did i say Money?
Override attempts?
lack of management?
I guess a new list will need to be started.
They say i pick on the light and water commission but i don't think pointing out flaws of the crown jewel of Templeton deserves anything less.
With the water tank gone and our water supply for fire compromised no loan in place or budget to deal with it there should be more people complaining.
If your house insurance doubled would that get the attention needed to spark change?
They said they had their own bond rate,was that a lie?
Time and time again i point out issues to fall on deaf ears or other who would not complain or go to meeting to voice concerns.
Well hold on to your budget!
The system is broken on every level of government. Local, state and federal.
ReplyDeleteA compromised water system that is badly in need of repair the cost of which will be borne by the overburdened ratepayer.
Why would anyone, much less the TMLWP manager and commissioners think they had the USDA loan signed sealed, oops, but not delivered?
Anything happen like that in recent history in Templeton?
Like the money to pay for the Gladys Salame playground? Thought that money was a done deal until it wasn't.
How about the $300,000 for the Stephen Brewer Community Center? Thought that was a done deal, until it wasn't.
But TMLWP is above all that as far as funding, until it isn't.
One way or another the ratepayers will feel the brunt of this boondoggle.
In addition to the $1,000,000 short fall in FY 13.
In addition to the elementary school.
In addition to other possible shortfalls in FY 14, FY 15, FY 16.
More later about revenue Budget V Actual for final FY 16.
So when will the schedule A be done this year?
Don't look behind you!
Don't look at the past!
Just keep moving forward!
Keep looking for projects to expend money on that the town doesn't have...
"We've got to something here and we've got to do something soon." - John Columbus regarding the cemetery master plan. Except the budget from FY 17 is out of balance; the budget drafted under HIS chairmanship.
I forgot -
DeleteTempleton back on the dunderhead list...