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Are tap water sources contaminated by the herbicide glyphosate? From where did these unsubstantiated stories come from?
What is Gryphosate herbicide, ask?

https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/26627 Glyphosate ("ingredient name "glyphosateisopropylamine-salt") is an herbicide widely used in gardening and agriculture across the world which includes Japan. It is absorbed by leaves and stems, after which it spreads to the root and causes the entire plant to wither. It is classified as non-selective because it kills plants of all kinds applied to the leaf surfaces. http://www.fsc.go.jp/emerg/inryousui_glyphosate.pdf The herbicides based on glyphosate are typically offered by pesticide firms because the patent period for their components has expired. All glyphosate herbicides currently in the market are safe and have undergone thorough testing.

Glyphosate which has a lower toxicity to livestock due to an enzyme inhibitor in plants (not found in animals) is among its attributes. If the chemical solution is applied to soil, it becomes a food source for microorganisms. They can distinguish the solution into water, carbon, and oxygen. It is a recognized pesticide in the world that helps reduce greenhouse gases because it allows farming without tillage.

Glyphosate is a component of tapwater.

グリホサート Tap water is secure

Do you find glyphosate in tap water?

Weekly Shincho reported that in April 2020, there will not be a standard value for the chemical glyphosate in water that is filtered. It would only be the target value. This is more than that of other pesticides and other countries. It also covers drinking water that is polluted by pesticides. I wrote an article stating that there was. There are concerns that excessive levels of glyphosate might remain in the tap water. This information isn't accurate.

First, glyphosate doesn't have a specific value and only the goal value. This is because glyphosate 10 minutes at 2 ppm is the draft water quality standard value. Tap water has never experienced a concentration above 0.2ppm (1). An Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study found that Japan's tap water doesn't contain glyphosate with levels of more than 0.02ppm. In reality, there is no danger of it being discovered.

Additionally that the glyphosate sprayed is degraded in soil at a rate that is reduced by half in just two days. The same amount of glyphosate will be transferred into rivers and tap waters and will not be polluted.

Japanese tapwater is secure

Tap water from Japan is considered to be safe. Tap water is safe if it is treated as it is. There are 51 items of inspection which must be cleared prior to the sale of tap water. The water is under strict quality control as mandated by law. Water is classified as "acidic", "neutral" and "alkaline" depending on the difference in pH but tap water in Japan is stipulated by the water quality standard so that pH is near neutral (5.8 or more and 8.6 or less). There is a chance that iron rust can be discovered in your pipes that supply water.

How does tap water get produced? Tap water is made primarily by surface water that is, for instance, dam lakes or from rivers. After purifying the water, chlorine is added to clean it. The tap water produced by the purification plant is piped to each home.

The Story of Japanese standard value for pesticide residues

The current normative value for the glyphosate residue in wheat in Japan is set at 5 ppm. But, it was 5 ppm in December 2017. グリホサート There are many opinions on this matter, including "We loosened the limit to 30ppm six times and regretted the health effects."

Tap water glyphosate from the tap

The glyphosate standard that remains remains the same value as the international standard.

But the fact of the matter is that we adjusted the standard to match the global standard's residual value, not loosen it. Japan imports large quantities of wheat from South America, Canada, and the United States. And the importer, which is the overseas producer, naturally controls the usage of glyphosate to the standard international level of 30ppm. However, Japan's standard value for glyphosate will be 5ppm. This means that any import of the substance will be banned. If this happens, there will be a disruption to the supply of bread wheat and Japanese food may be at risk. The standard value is being revised to conform to the standards of international quality. グリホサート There is no safety concern in the current values of the standard.

You need to be aware of the glyphosate

It is crucial to be aware of the correct information of the latest scientific research, to ensure that consumers are not influenced by emotions about pesticide residues. It is also important to enjoy your eating habits without being distracted by rumors.


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