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jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 2 years ago

The EPA Has Found More Than a Dozen Contaminants in Drinking Water but Hasn’t Set Safety Limits on Them

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The EPA Has Found More Than a Dozen Contaminants in Drinking Water but Hasn’t Set Safety Limits on Them

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jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 2 years ago
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The inaction on regulating contaminants — including those that likely cause cancer, reproductive or developmental issues — found in the water of millions of Americans illustrates shortcomings in the U.S. response to environmental threats, say experts.
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    I think I’m going to get a reverse osmosis system.

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        I am also thinking about better filtration. PFOS is an issue here and I really don’t want to keep ingesting it.

        Any concerns about removing the fluoride? Is that an issue for people who brush daily?

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          Studies show that cities with unfluoridated water have more cavities. I’d look if a fluoride rinse exists.

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            I do understand why they do it. My ? is if I brush daily with a sonicare does it matter. My teeth are a lot better cared for that the general population’s teeth.

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              I mean people in the studies brush their teeth once or twice a day and still have more cavities.

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        Idk, my mom has one and I feel like our water tastes the same? What do you notice about it?

        Edit: not saying it isn’t good to get one, just saying that if I didn’t know it, I wouldn’t notice a difference

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            Sounds like when I was a kid and I could run faster when I got new sneakers.

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            Care to share what you had installed?

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        A difference in water taste or a difference in health?

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        Any suggestions on a brand you like?

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