PFAS
PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of chemicals used to resist grease and oil. They are often used in firefighting foam and consumer products. A study conducted by Westwater Hydrology LLC and commissioned by Earthjustice determined that Suncor is responsible for the majority of PFAS in Sand Creek and the South Platte River. In fact, the refinery’s PFAS pollution levels are eight to thirteen times higher than those of the average community.
Representatives Dingell and Upton have introduced the PFAS Action Act, which would require stricter regulation of PFAS and contribute to cleaning up contaminated water supplies. The bill has bipartisan support among its 27 sponsors, including Reps. Dingell represents Michigan, while Upton is a Republican from Pennsylvania, Florida, and North Carolina. The only representative from Massachusetts is Rep. John Conyers, who is not a supporter of the bill.
Lead
The EPA is reviewing current regulations on tap water, but many residents are still concerned about the health risks of pollutants. In this article, we’ll discuss what you can do about lead in Commerce water. While the water is generally safe to drink, you should always ask a local about the quality of tap water before drinking it. Whether it’s clean or polluted can vary widely by city. In Georgia, the water system is known as Commerce for Commerce.
The safe drinking water act limits the amount of lead in pipes and plumbing fixtures. Lead-free is defined as less than 0.2% lead in the solder and pipes. The Pennsylvania Plumbing System Lead Ban and Notification Act took effect in 1991. In 1996, amendments to the SDWA made it mandatory for private water systems to have lead-free pipe and fixtures. However, some municipalities still have lead contamination in their water. It’s important to understand the different sources of lead contamination in order to protect public health.
Trihalomethanes
Commerce, Texas, recently mailed out a notice to its residents about its water quality. The letter explained that the water supply tested positive for trihalomethanes and haloacetic acid, two types of contaminants. Consuming high levels of these contaminants can cause cancer. While the chemical composition of these contaminants is not harmful to humans, they are not safe to consume. Moreover, boiling water will not get rid of them.
In some parts of the world, drinking water quality is poor, which is a cause of high rates of sanitation-related diseases and waterborne infections. To address this problem, chlorination of water is a common public health intervention. But chlorination produces unwanted chemical byproducts, and trihalomethanes are one of them. Trihalomethanes can enter the human body through ingestion, dermal contact, and inhalation. Some studies have also linked prolonged exposure to these chemicals to bladder cancer.
Haloacetic acid
In Commerce, Texas, residents recently received a letter warning them that their tap water contains haloacetic acid and trihalomethanes. These substances are dangerous for human consumption, and can lead to cancer if consumed in high enough concentrations. But there are steps residents can take to improve the water quality. Commerce’s director of public utilities, Brian Creed, said residents need to understand that high levels of contaminants are natural, but they can be harmful if they’re consumed in large amounts.
Inhalation of haloacetic acids is one of the most common routes by which they enter the body. This occurs through the skin, so prolonged contact with water can expose you to the chemicals. The risk of haloacetic acid exposure increases with the temperature of water. For example, boiling water can release the substance into the air. Thus, it is important to drink only water from the municipal system where the chemicals are not released.