Notes

Is tap water polluted? Where do these unsubstantiated rumors originate?
What exactly is what is a "glyphosate" herbicide?

Glyphosate ("ingredient name "glyphosateisopropylamine-salt") is a herbicide that is widely used in gardening and agriculture across the world, including Japan. It is absorbed from the greens of the stem and leaf before moving towards the root and finally dries out the whole plant. グリホサート It is classified as non-selective because it kills plants of all kinds when applied to leaf surfaces. グリホサート Pesticide companies are now selling glyphosate based herbicides as the patent covering the ingredients has expired. All herbicides containing glyphosate that are on the markets have been examined by a rigorous inspector.

Glyphosate, which is low toxicity to livestock due to an enzyme inhibitor in plants (not found in animals) is one of its characteristics. Furthermore, when the chemical is in contact with soil, it is food for microorganisms. It is recognized worldwide as a pesticide which contributes to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Glyphosate in tapwater

Tap water is secure

Are glyphosate and tap water?

In April of 2020, Weekly Shincho said, "In Japan, there is no standard value for glyphosate remaining in drinking water, but only the value that is targeted." グリホサート ラウンドアップ The value is higher that other pesticides and nations and drinking water sources are is contaminated. I wrote an article stating that there is. There are some concerns that tap water might have excessive levels of Glyphosate. This is a false statement.

The first thing to note is that glyphosate does not constitute an "standard" value. It's merely considered a "target" value. Tap water has never detected glyphosate with a concentration higher than 0.2ppm (1). According to an Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study, Japan has not seen any instances of glyphosate contamination in tap water that has concentrations that exceed 0.02ppm. There is no chance of detection.

The glyphosate sprayed in soil will degrade in half only two days. The same concentration can be transferred to rivers and tap water and will not cause any harm to.

Japanese tapwater is safe

Tap water in Japan is considered as safe around the world. You can drink tap water in its current state. There are 51 rigorous inspection items that are provided based on strict quality control as stipulated by the law. グリホサート In accordance with the difference in pH the water is classified as "acidic" or "neutral", or "alkaline". However, Japan's water quality standard states that tap water must have a pH that is close to neutral (5.8 or greater and 8.6 or less). There is a possibility that iron rust may be discovered within your water supply pipes.

How is tapwater produced? Tap water is made primarily from surface water such as dam lakes and river water as raw water. After the water is filtered and precipitated, it is cleaned with chlorine. The water that is produced in the water purification plant is pumped to every home.

A story about Japanese pesticide residue standard value

The current glyphosate residue limit for wheat is Japan 5 ppm. The standard was 5 ppm until December 2017. There are some opinions such as "We reduced that to 30ppm by 6x and despised the health damage."

Glyphosate in tap water

The glyphosate standard that remains is the same that is the standard international.

But the fact of the problem is that we actually adjusted the standard in accordance with the international standard's residual standard, not loosen it. グリホサート Japan imports large amounts of wheat from South America, Canada, and the United States. The importer, who is the largest producer of wheat in the world controls the use of wheat at 30ppm. However, if the normal amount for Japan is set at 5ppm, it will exceed the standard value and all imports will be banned. The supply of wheat may be affected, and Japanese food could be in danger. The standard value has been revised to meet the international standard. There is no safety issue in the current values of the standard.

An knowledge of Glyphosate is crucial.

グリホサート To ensure that consumers are not affected emotionally by pesticide residues discussions, it is crucial to have the right information. Experts have conducted research that is scientifically based. グリホサート It is crucial to be content with your eating habits and avoid being influenced by rumors.


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