Are tap water sources contaminated by glyphosate herbicides? These unfounded rumors originate from.

What exactly is what is a “glyphosate” herbicide?

Glyphosate (“ingredient name “glyphosateisopropylamine-salt”) is an herbicide widely used in the fields of agriculture and garden throughout the globe, including Japan. Spraying it absorbs from the leaves and green areas of plants, such as the stems and leaves. グリホサート 雨上がり It then migrates to the roots, and eventually suffocates the entire plant. The herbicide is classified as non-selective due to the fact that it kills all plants applied to the leaf surfaces. Since the patent time period for the ingredients is over the majority of pesticide firms now sell herbicides made of glyphosate. All glyphosate-based herbicides are tested and reliable.

One of the characteristics of glyphosate is “safety” that is very safe for animals through a mechanism which inhibits the action of plant-based enzymes (not found in mammals). Additionally, when the chemical solution comes in contact with soil it turns into a food source for microorganisms and is differentiated into carbon dioxide, water and carbon dioxide. This is further distinguished by the fact that it does not contain herbicidal ingredients remain. It is recognized worldwide as a pesticide that contributes to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Tap water is secure

Does glyphosate get in tap water?

Weekly Shincho declared, April 2020: “In Japan there is no standard for glyphosate that remains in drinking water from the tap. The only value is the Target.” Additionally, the value is higher than other pesticides, and in other countries, and drinking water is contaminated by pesticides. An article I wrote stated that it is. There were concerns over the possibility that tap water could contain high concentrations. It is not the case.

https://search.yahoo.co.jp/image/search?rkf=2&ei=UTF-8&gdr=1&fr=wsr_gs&p=%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%9B%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88 The first thing to note is that glyphosate does not constitute an “standard” number. It’s only a “target” value. The reason for this is that tap water has not seen glyphosate concentrations exceeding 0.2ppm (which is 1). According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, no case of glyphosate with a concentration of more than 0.02ppm was found in Japan tap water. The reason for this is there is no risk of detection.

Additionally, the soil decays the glyphosate with a rate of halving within two days. The same concentration of glyphosate will be transferred into tap water and rivers and won’t be polluted.

Japanese tap water can be secure

Tap water from Japan is considered to be safe. Tap water is safe when it is as is. There are 51 elements that are subject to strict inspection and are supplied in accordance with the law. The difference in pH between water determines if it is acidic, neutral or alkaline. Japan’s water quality standards demand that tap water be neutral (5.8+ and 8.6+). You can still drink iron rust if the water pipes that surround your home have been damaged.

How does tapwater get produced in the first place? Tap water is made primarily from surface water, such as dam lakes and rivers as raw water. The water collected in the purification plant for water is sterilized by injecting chlorine after removing impurities by precipitation and filtration. グリホサート The tap water created in the purification plant is pumped to each home.

The Story of Japanese standard for residues of pesticides

The current standard value of the glyphosate residue in wheat in Japan has been established at 5ppm. It was only 5 ppm as of December 2017. There are many views on this matter, including “We increased the limit to 30ppm six times and deplored health damage.”

Glyphosate in tap water

The value of the residual standard of glyphosate is equal to the international standard.

But the reality is that we didn’t reduce the standard, but adjusted it to the standard residual value of the international standard. グリホサート 英語 Japan imports large quantities of wheat from South America, Canada, and the United States. The importer, the main producer of wheat from overseas controls the use of wheat at 30ppm. However, if the normal value for Japan is 5ppm, then it will go over the limit and imports are banned. This could cause a decrease in wheat supply and also threaten Japanese food. Therefore, we changed the standard value to meet the international standard. グリホサート Security remains a concern even though the standards are current.

Be able to understand the glyphosate chemical formula properly

To avoid consumers being affected by the emotional discussions regarding pesticide residues, it is vital to collect the right information based upon scientific research carried out by experts. It is important not to let rumors hinder your daily routine of eating.