Notes

Is tap water contaminated by the herbicide glyphosate? Where do these unsubstantiated reports originate?
What is a "glyphosate" herbicide?

Glyphosate (ingredient name "glyphosate isopropylamine salt") is an herbicide used in gardening and agriculture across the world including Japan. Glyphosate gets absorbed from green parts, such as leaves and stems. After being sprayed the chemical is absorbed by the root and withers the whole. All plants die after the herbicide is applied to the leaves. グリホサート Pesticide companies often sell herbicides made of glyphosate once the patent expires. All herbicides containing glyphosate that are in the market have been tested with a strictness.

Glyphosate's safety is one of its key attributes. It's low in toxicity to animals due to an inhibitor mechanism that stops enzymes from activating in plants. Furthermore, the chemical solution has the capacity to be absorbed by the soil, and then become food for microorganisms. The chemical can also be separated into water, carbon dioxide and other substances. It is widely recognized as a pesticide that aids in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Glyphosate from tap water

Tap water is secure

Is glyphosate mixed with tap water?

Weekly Shincho declared, April 2020: "In Japan there is no standard for glyphosate that remains in the tap water. The only value is the Target." グリホサート The value is also higher than other pesticides, different countries or drinking water that is affected by pesticides. An article I wrote stated that it is. There has been speculation that high concentrations may still remain in the tap water. This is not true.

グリホサート The first is that glyphosate doesn't have a specific value however, it has a goal value. This is because the glyphosate concentration for 10 minutes at 2ppm is the standard for draft water quality value. The reason for this is that tap water has never had concentrations of glyphosate exceeding 0.2ppm (which is one). An Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study revealed that Japan's tap water does not contain glyphosate at levels exceeding 0.02ppm. It is true that there is no risk of it being discovered.

Furthermore, the soil degrades the glyphosate at a rate of halving within two days. The same concentration will be transferred to tap water and rivers, and won't be contaminated.

Water from Japan's taps is safe

The tap water that is used in Japan is safe. Tap water can be drank in its entirety. There are 51 elements that are subject to strict inspection and are supplied as per the law. Water can be classified as "acidic", neutral, or alkaline depending upon its pH. But, tap water in Japan must have a pH of near neutral (between 5.8 and 8.6). But, if the pipes that supply water that are in or around your home have been damaged, there is still the chance of drinking iron rust.

How is tapwater made? Tap water is mainly made from water that is surface that is, for instance, dam lakes or rivers. After water has been filtered and then precipitated, it is disinfected using chlorine. This tap water is then delivered to each household through water pipes.

The story of Japanese pesticide residues with a standard value

The glyphosate residue standard value for wheat in Japan is currently 5 ppm, but until December 2017 it was 5 ppm. There are opinions such as "We reduced that to 30ppm, which was a 6x increase and were adamant about the health effects."

Glyphosate in tap water

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

グリホサート The truth of the issue is that we did adjust the standard to the international standard's residual standard value and not loosening it. グリホサート グリホサート Japan imports large quantities of wheat from South America, Canada, and the United States. And the importer, the overseas producer, naturally controls the usage of glyphosate according to the international standard of 30ppm. Nevertheless, if the standard value in Japan is 5ppm, it will exceed the limit and imports are prohibited. The availability of wheat could be affected, and Japanese food items could be at risk. So, we have revised the standard value to meet the international standard. There is no safety issue with the current standards values.

https://kotobank.jp/word/%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%9B%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88-486290 A good knowledge of Glyphosate is crucial.

To ensure that consumers are not too easily influenced by emotional debates about pesticide residues, it is essential to acquire the correct knowledge from scientific research conducted by experts. It is also important to not let gossip distract from your healthy lifestyle.


Homepage: http://www.fsc.go.jp/emerg/inryousui_glyphosate.pdf