In many cases the amounts were well above EPAs limit. But even if they were not it\u2019s still a health risk.<\/p>\n
In this article we will dwell deeper into the health risks of atrazine, how to know if you have it in your tap water and how to remove it. Or you can just skip to the summary at the end.<\/p>\n
How dangerous \/ unhealthy is atrazine in tap water?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAtrazine has been banned in Europe since the 1980s under laws that prohibit the use of any pesticide that contaminates drinking water. But in U.S., the federal government places few restrictions on its use.
\nRecent studies of American communities with atrazine-contaminated water associate exposure with increased cancer risk, shorter pregnancy and altered menstrual cycles. These studies examine people drinking water with atrazine concentrations well below the EPA federal legal limit of 3 parts per billion, or ppb.<\/p>\n
And if it’s bad for adults it’s usually even worse for infants<\/a>. So there are good reasons to avoid it.<\/p>\nEWG (The Environmental Working Group) also highlights atrazine as a major threat<\/a> and have been fighting to get it banned in the US.<\/p>\nRead more about this on by the pesticide action network<\/a>.<\/p>\nHere’s a map of where Atrazine is mainly used.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIs bottled water safe from atrazine?<\/strong><\/h2>\nNo. Almost half of all bottled water comes from filtered tap water and depending on the filtering this might not be free of atrazine and other herbicides. Spring water could also be contaminated depending on the source. If it’s near areas of farmed land then it’s very likely that there is herbicides in the spring water as well.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHow do I know if there\u2019s atrazine in my tap water?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere are at least 2 ways to find out if there\u2019s atrazine in your tap water at home:
\n1. Check the local water suppliers latest water report
\n2. Send a sample of your local tap water to a certified lab for testing.<\/p>\n
We suggest starting with (1) since it won\u2019t cost anything. Read more about how to get the local water report<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe other alternative is to find a local certified lab and send a sample for testing.<\/p>\n
How do I remove atrazine from tap water?<\/strong><\/h2>\nHere\u2019s the positive news. An affordable high quality activated carbon \/ carbon block filter will remove atrazine and other herbicides almost completely.<\/p>\n
These filters come in several different models<\/p>\n
\n- Filtere Carafes\/pitchers<\/li>\n
- Faucet filters<\/li>\n
- Under the sink filters<\/li>\n
- Whole house filters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you want something simple, affordable and convenient that doesn’t require a plumber then a faucet filter is usually the best solution. There are several brands of these certified for herbicide and atrazine removal with TAPP 2<\/a>\u00a0being one of the top rated.<\/p>\n
\nRecent studies of American communities with atrazine-contaminated water associate exposure with increased cancer risk, shorter pregnancy and altered menstrual cycles. These studies examine people drinking water with atrazine concentrations well below the EPA federal legal limit of 3 parts per billion, or ppb.<\/p>\n
EWG (The Environmental Working Group) also highlights atrazine as a major threat<\/a> and have been fighting to get it banned in the US.<\/p>\n Read more about this on by the pesticide action network<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s a map of where Atrazine is mainly used.<\/p>\n No. Almost half of all bottled water comes from filtered tap water and depending on the filtering this might not be free of atrazine and other herbicides. Spring water could also be contaminated depending on the source. If it’s near areas of farmed land then it’s very likely that there is herbicides in the spring water as well.<\/p>\n There are at least 2 ways to find out if there\u2019s atrazine in your tap water at home: We suggest starting with (1) since it won\u2019t cost anything. Read more about how to get the local water report<\/a>.<\/p>\n The other alternative is to find a local certified lab and send a sample for testing.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the positive news. An affordable high quality activated carbon \/ carbon block filter will remove atrazine and other herbicides almost completely.<\/p>\n These filters come in several different models<\/p>\n If you want something simple, affordable and convenient that doesn’t require a plumber then a faucet filter is usually the best solution. There are several brands of these certified for herbicide and atrazine removal with TAPP 2<\/a>\u00a0being one of the top rated.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nIs bottled water safe from atrazine?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHow do I know if there\u2019s atrazine in my tap water?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n1. Check the local water suppliers latest water report
\n2. Send a sample of your local tap water to a certified lab for testing.<\/p>\nHow do I remove atrazine from tap water?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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