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The Department of Environmental Protection says that Thursday afternoon tests of tap water in southeastern Queens found little or no traces of tetrochloroethylene, aka perc. The chemical, used in dry cleaning and in auto repair, can cause cancer if exposure is high, but the DEP says that the higher-than-normal levels found last week were "minute" and "were not expected" to lead to health risks. Here's the DEP's press release:
After conducting extensive inspections of water/sewer connections at businesses in portions of the Queens neighborhoods of Queens Village, St. Albans, Cambria Heights and Hollis, DEP has identified a potential source of the PERC contamination discovered during routine water testing earlier this week by DEP scientists. PERC is a chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and auto-body repair.Still, Queens residents are pretty worried - many went to stock up on bottled water! An independent consultant told the Daily News that people should be careful because bathing water might contain the chemical and showering should take place in a ventilated space (no perc fumes!).DEP inspectors discovered an illegal connection to the City’s surface water distribution system at a local business, and the Agency is contacting the property owner in order to gain entry to the building and perform sampling. DEP is unable to conclude whether this business is the source of contamination and cannot yet rule out the possibility of other sources.
DEP will continue to perform extensive sampling to better define the affected area. Fire hydrants will continue to be flushed in order to drain contaminants from the drinking water supply system.
The NY Times has a great article that mentions how tetrachloroethylene has popped up into the Queens drinking water supply before - and why a small part of Queens was affected when the rest of the city wasn't (some of Queens is served by wells).
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Well that's not a problem for me . I stop drinking tap water years ago ! I recently had a filtration system installed purifying all my water . For those who can't afford this, Go and buy a Brita filter, They really works and are economically sound . Hell if there going to charge us for the water then it should be clean and safe from contaminants . You the user have to do ur part here !
You're still drinking tap water, you're just drinking filtered tap water (and with a cheap filter). It's doubtful that your Brita system would remove perc. The most effective perc removal system for water is called air stripping, which basically involves maximizing water surface area in order to expose the water to air so the chemical can dissipate. Your Brita is an enclosed system that minimizes air exposure.
I didn't say I used a "Brita Filter" dude . I said a had a filter system installed . Their is a difference you know . My system cost me $[1.000] and removes all known contaminants, It's the type of system that uses a about the same amount of space as a hot water boiler uses . Yeah it's expensive but the shit works and that is the point right ? The only problem with this system is that after about [6] months a technician has too visit my house and clean out the filter . Personally, I think it's worth the money, The cleaning service is free of charge, & it's [6] months, & [20] minutes between servicing !!!!! You can't beat that ! Brita is a start, If you want cleaner, clearer water this system actually purifies that water . It's made by a company called "Perus" .
I didn't say I used a "Brita Filter" dude . I said a had a filter system installed . Their is a difference you know . My system cost me $[1.000] and removes all known contaminants, It's the type of system that uses a about the same amount of space as a hot water boiler uses . Yeah it's expensive but the shit works and that is the point right ? The only problem with this system is that after about [6] months a technician has too visit my house and clean out the filter . Personally, I think it's worth the money, The cleaning service is free of charge, & it's [6] months, & [20] minutes between servicing !!!!! You can't beat that ! Brita is a start, If you want cleaner, clearer water this system actually purifies that water . It's made by a company called "Perus" .
Owning & Maintaining a home tap water filter is cheap insurance.
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Owning & Maintaining a home tap water filter is cheap insurance.
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Thank you ! I actually I think I qualified for a tax break here ! Although, I'm going to really look into that when I get to work Monday Morning ! This damn things saving me money already !!!! I love it !