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Is tapwater contaminated by herbicides glyphosate? From where did these unsubstantiated reports come from?
What is herbicide made of glyphosate?

Glyphosate (ingredient known as "glyphosate Iopropylamine sal") is an herbicide used for gardening and agriculture in all parts of the globe including Japan. https://peatix.com/user/14842751 is absorbed by the stems and leaves, after which it spreads to the root and causes the plant to wither. It is non-selective , and all plants die when it's applied to their leaves. The herbicides based on glyphosate are typically sold by pesticide manufacturers since the patent time period for their ingredients is over. All glyphosate herbicides currently in the market are safe and have undergone rigorous inspection.

One of the attributes of glyphosate (glyphosate) is its "safety". ラウンドアップ is extremely non-toxic to animals and inhibits the action of enzymes in plants. Additionally, when the chemical solution comes in contact with soil, it turns into a food source for microorganisms, and it is separated into water, carbon dioxide, etc., so it is also characterized by the fact that no herbicidal ingredients remain. Since it permits cultivation without tillage it is acknowledged as a pesticide which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

ラウンドアップ in tapwater

Tap water is safe

Does glyphosate mix with tap water

In April 2020, Weekly Shincho said, "In Japan, there is no any standard value for glyphosate that remains in drinking water. It is the target value." It is also more than other pesticides in other countries or drinking water that has been contaminated by pesticides. In an article, I mentioned that there was. This has led people to believe that tap water may have excessive levels of Glyphosate. This content is not correct.

Firstof all, glyphosate does not have a "standard value" however it has a "target value". This is due to the fact that the water quality standards for draft value (concentration that is safe when you drink 2 liters of tap water every day for a lifetime) was glyphosate. It was 10 minutes at 2 ppm. Tap water has not detected the presence of glyphosate in a concentration greater than 0.2ppm (1). According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare there was no instance of glyphosate with a concentration of more than 0.02ppm was discovered in Japan tap water. It's impossible to detect it.

The glyphosate sprayed in soil is actually degraded at a rate of half in just two days. The same concentration can be transferred into tap water and rivers and will not cause any harm to.

Japanese tap water is safe

Tap water from Japan is considered to be safe. It is safe to drink tap water in its current state. There are 51 specific inspection items and they are supplied on strict quality control as required by law. The difference in pH between the water and the water determines whether it is acidic, neutral or alkaline. Japan's water quality standards demand the tap water to be close to neutral (5.8+ or 8.6+). If your house's water supply pipes have become corroded, iron rust may still be possible.

How is tap water produced in the first in the first place? Tap water is made primarily by surface water that is, for instance, dam lakes, or from rivers. Once the water has been cleaned, chlorine is introduced into the purification facility in order to kill any impurities. This water from the tap is carried to every household via water pipes.

The story of Japanese pesticide residue standard value

Japan's glyphosate standard for wheat is 5ppm. But it was at 5ppm prior to December 2017. There are many opinions about this. Some say "We reduced 30ppm by six times, and resented any health harm."

Tap water glyphosate from the tap

The residual value for glyphosate is identical to that of the international standard.

However, the truth of the problem is that we adjusted the standard to the global standard's residual value but not loosen it. Japan imports huge quantities of wheat from South America and the United States. The importer is also known as the producer from overseas, controls the use of glyphosate in accordance with the standard set by international standards of 30ppm. Nevertheless, if ラウンドアップ for Japan is 5ppm, it will exceed the limit and imports are banned. If this occurs, the availability of wheat would be hindered and Japanese food products could be at risk. This is why we have updated the standard value to conform with international standards. There is no safety issue in the current values of the standard.

It is essential to have a thorough understanding of glyphosate

To avoid consumers being unnecessarily in a state of mind by the emotional discussion about pesticide residuals It is essential for them to be able to gain the right information which has been gained through research conducted by scientists. It is also important to enjoy food without being distracted lost in rumors.


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