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Is the tap water contaminated with the herbicide glyphosate? These unsubstantiated rumors are where they come from.
What exactly is Gryphosate herbicide, may ask?

Glyphosate (ingredient name "glyphosate isopropylamine salt") is an herbicide used in gardening and agriculture all over the world including Japan. When it is sprayed, it gets absorption from the green parts of the plant, such as leaves and stems, moves to the roots and then withers the entire. Since it is an herbicide that is non-selective, all plants will die when the agent is sprayed to the leaf's surface. グリホサート Because the patent period on the ingredients has expired the majority of pesticide firms now offer herbicides containing glyphosate. Of course, all herbicides containing glyphosate available are dependable products that have been tested by rigorous inspection.

Glyphosate which has a low toxicity to livestock because of an enzyme inhibitor in plants (not found in animals) is one of its properties. グリホサート Furthermore, when the sprayed chemical solution comes in contact with soil it is a source of food for microorganisms, and it is separated into water, carbon dioxide, etc. It is also distinguished by the fact that there are no herbicidal ingredients remain. It is a renowned pesticide that is widely used worldwide, and reduces greenhouse gases because it allows farming without tillage.

グリホサート Glyphosate is a component of tapwater.

Tap water is secure

Do you know if glyphosate is added to tap water?

Weekly Shincho stated that there is no standard for glyphosate found in the tap water of Japan. Only the target value. The value is greater than other pesticides and nations as well as drinking water contaminated. I wrote an article in which I stated that there was. There are concerns that high concentrations of glyphosate may remain in the tap water. It is not the case.

The first thing to note is that glyphosate does not constitute a "standard" number. It is only an "target" value. グリホサート This is due to the fact that the concentration of more than 0.2ppm (which is one), has never been detected in water from the tap. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare there was no instance of glyphosate exceeding 0.02ppm was found in Japan tap water. It is impossible to detect it.

Furthermore the glyphosate that is sprayed is degraded in soil at a rate that's diminished by half within two days. The same concentration will transfer to tap water and rivers and will not cause any harm to.

Japanese tap water can be secure

Tap water from Japan is considered safe. There is no problem drinking tap water as it is. There are 51 standards to be inspected, and the water supply is controlled by strict quality standards. The difference in pH of water is what determines whether it is neutral, acidic or alkaline. Japan's water quality standards require tap water to be near neutral (5.8+ and 8.6+). There is a possibility that iron rust can be found within your pipes that supply water.

How does tapwater get produced in the first place? Tap water mostly uses dam and river water as the primary source. The water collected in the water purification plant is cleaned by injecting chlorine and then removing impurities through precipitation and filtration. This tap water is then carried to every household via water pipes.

The Story of Japanese pesticide residue standards value

The glyphosate residual standard value for wheat is 5ppm in Japan. But, it was 5 to 5 ppm from December 2017. There are various opinions on this issue, such as "We reduced the amount to 30ppm six times and ignored health risks."

Tap water glyphosate

The residual value of glyphosate is the exact same as the international one.

The truth of the matter is that we actually adjusted the standard to the international standard's residual standard but not loosen it. Japan imports large quantities wheat from South America. And the importer, which is the outside producer, naturally oversees the use of glyphosate according to the international standard of 30ppm. But Japan's standard amount of glyphosate is 5ppm. If it exceeds the value of the standard the import are banned. If this happens, the availability of wheat would be restricted and Japanese food production could be endangered. グリホサート To ensure that it is in line with international standards, the value of standardization was revised. Additionally, safety isn't an issue with the current standard values.

A good understanding of Glyphosate is essential

To ensure that consumers are not affected by the emotional discussions about pesticide residues, it is vital to gather the correct facts based on scientific research done by experts. It is also essential not to let gossip detract from your healthy lifestyle.


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