These are public records. Anyone can obtain a report like this one about their own water supply.
2009 1st quarter water report from The City of Austin.
I was having a conversation with a friend today and we were discussing the scary nature of our drinking water. I’ve heard of the supposed substances in the Austin water which comes from the Colorado River, but I’ve never actually read a full report.
Today I did.
Not only did I find what I thought was possibly present, but i also found Cadmium, E.Coli, Coliform, Mercury, Beryllium, Arsenic, Antimony, Aluminum other crazy stuff.
People argue that trace amounts will do no harm and actually build your immunity. I believe that to be a way to create calm among the people; to give the reassurance that so many are looking for.
A lot of this stuff is naturally occurring, but in large part the percentages are increased by human waste products being released into the water.
I have linked to the .pdf file for your viewing pleasure, so make sure you have Adobe Reader. Click on the link above.
If there is any element you are unaware of, please do a quick Wikipedia search. You will be very surprised just how dangerous they are.
In fact, take a sample of your water to your local water company and have them analyze it. They are required and you can get a report of all of the chemicals, bacterium, and radioactive elements in your water.
Also, you can read a little more about recent studies done on tap water.
Here is the really scary thing… You can’t escape it! You will find the same materials in bottled water. The EPA has set a national standard for bottlers to meet the maximum requirements of the percentages of certain elements. So, most bottled water is nothing more than tap water.
Actually, thanks to Pen and Teller, I learned this a few years ago.
You can watch the video here:
Search about your own water. What is the source of your drinking water? What recent news is there about your drinking water? What’s in your water?
