Kevin Mitchell20 said:unfortunately they're used for water supply too. I know that for a fact since I'm working on a water management project...
A quick glance at a few recent headlines from our national news outlets should be more than enough to make you question the safety of the water coming out of your tap.
USA Today - 'Water in three states contaminated with heavy metals and bacteria.'
Local News: 160,000 tons of hazardous waste are being dumped in landfills right next to municipal water pumping stations.
The New York Times - Due to frequent pipe bursts, the water in a major Midwestern city is bacteriologically unsafe.
Geological Survey: ''All metropolitan water reservoirs are contaminated.''
Findings: Due to toxic runoff, Chicago could soon be without potable water.
Regional News - Residents in the Midwest enjoy the highest quality water, while those in the South and rural plains face the worst.
Regional News - Rising rates of malignant illnesses linked to contaminated water supplies.
The Washington Post - In parts of the South, 100,000 people are consuming water containing toxic levels of arsenic.
Thousands of tons of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides... end up leaching directly into our waterways.
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Why should we feel obligated to get our minerals from tap water when we can easily obtain them from organically grown vegetables?