perchlorate water
Fine points of the law (Safe Drinking Water Act version)
"[P]erchlorate has been found in at least 395 sites in 35 states at levels high enough to interfere with thyroid function and pose developmental health risks, particularly for babies and fetuses, according to some scientists," reports the AP. However, the EPA is about to officially declare that it would not be a "meaningful opportunity for health risk reduction" if it did anything special about perchlorate. Inferred reason: The Pentagon, which is the major purveyor of perchlorate, would have to spend a whole lot o' money. Associated Press via USA Today
"[P]erchlorate has been found in at least 395 sites in 35 states at levels high enough to interfere with thyroid function and pose developmental health risks, particularly for babies and fetuses, according to some scientists," reports the AP. However, the EPA is about to officially declare that it would not be a "meaningful opportunity for health risk reduction" if it did anything special about perchlorate. Inferred reason: The Pentagon, which is the major purveyor of perchlorate, would have to spend a whole lot o' money. Associated Press via USA Today
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Mmmmmm... Sparkling rocket fuel water hits the spot!
"This is a widespread contamination problem, and to see the Bush EPA just walk away is shocking," said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., who chairs the Senate's environment committee.Mrs. Boxer must be easily surprised. I would be surprised if the EPA walked away from an all you can eat Taco bell buffet. Hmmm... Perhaps we should invite Bush's EPA to a "We Might Talk About Water and Stuff All You Can Eat Taco Bell Fiesta".
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