Safe Drinking Water?
Mention Walkerton and Milwaukee and immediately we are reminded of the contamination crises' that have troubled even North America's abundant water supply.
- Over 10 million people were subjected to boil alerts in the US between 1989 and 1993.
- At any given time there are approximately 600 boil alerts in communities across Canada. - Health Canada 2002
"Exposure to microbial contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa (e.g. Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium)
was likely the greatest remaining health risk management challenge for drinking water suppliers." — Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Truth About Ground Water
Although thought to be free of microbial contamination, recent research indicates that some ground waters are a source of waterborne disease.
Characterized by diarrhea and vomiting in healthy individuals, for young children, elderly and immune-compromised people,
these symptoms can be fatal (as we learned with Walkerton).
The Truth About Drinking Water
Viral and bacterial pathogens that are present in human and animal feces find their way into our drinking water
through poorly constructed and maintained water wells, failed septic systems, leaking sewer lines,
and by passing through soil and large cracks in the ground.
Fecal contamination may also enter the distribution system through cracked or broken pipes.
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