CLOUDINESS AND TOXICITIES IN PUBLIC DRINKING WATER
- ParrisVstefanow
- Mar 19
- 3 min read
Cloudiness in ice is usually caused by air bubbles trapped during freezing.
Cloudy ice cubes contain trapped contaminated air bubbles and impurities like:
- chlorine
- fluoride
- and heavy metals
Clear ice cubes are made with purified water, reducing the risk of toxins.
Chloramine is used to disinfect tap water. Purified water makes clear ice cubes.
Officially:
Chloramine and fluoride are added to water for disinfection and oral health.
Unofficially:
Chlorine and fluoride are toxic.
Minimal amounts of toxic substances like chlorine and fluoride are most definitely harmful.
Chlorine and fluoride cause cellular damage, oxidative stress, and disrupt gut health.
Long-term exposure is linked to various health issues, including thyroid problems, bone cancer, and neurological damage.
It's essential to minimize exposure through drinking spring water and a balanced diet.
Air bubbles, sediments, and minerals like calcium and magnesium make water cloudy.
Chloramine, a toxic disinfectant, and fluoride, for mind control, are added to water.
Other additives include pH adjusters, corrosion inhibitors, and stabilizers.
Cloudy ice cubes can contain:
1. Chloramine: a toxic disinfectant added to kill bacteria
2. Fluoride: toxin added for mind control
3. Toxic Heavy metals: from pipes or source water
4. Contaminated Sediments: particles from water source or old corrosive pipes
5. Toxic Disinfection byproducts (DBPs): formed during water treatment
These substances contribute to cloudiness.
Toxicity levels vary depending on concentration and exposure. Some people may be more sensitive to these substances more than others.
Here's an "official" breakdown of common minerals and metals in tap water:
- Calcium: adds hardness, helps corrosion control
- Magnesium: contributes to hardness, stabilizes pH
- Potassium: helps corrosion control
- Sodium: adds taste, helps corrosion control
- Iron: from pipes, can cause discoloration
- Manganese: from pipes, can cause staining
- Copper: from pipes, can cause health issues
- Lead: from old pipes, toxic and harmful
- Zinc: from pipes, can cause health issues
These minerals and metals can affect water's taste, odor, and safety.
Some are added to control corrosion, while others come from pipes or natural sources.
Toxic contaminants exceed health guidelines in nearly 50,000 community water systems across the US.
New York City's tap water contains seven contaminants that exceed health guidelines, including disinfectant byproducts and chromium-6.
A study by the US Geological Survey found that at least one synthetic chemical was detected in 45% of tap water samples from 700 residences, businesses and drinking-water treatment plants.
At least 45% of tap water in the US contains contaminants, including "forever chemicals" like PFAS, heavy metals, and disinfection byproducts.
NOTE:
"Forever chemicals" refers to PFAS, a group of synthetic compounds that persist in the environment and human body. They're linked to cancer, reproductive issues, and other health problems. PFAS contaminate drinking water, soil, and air worldwide.
Nearly 100 million people in the US are exposed to unregulated contaminants in drinking water, with communities of color being disproportionately affected.
This exposure is ongoing, with contaminated water supplied daily to affected communities.
Communities of color are disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water in the US, with research showing they're more likely to live in areas with toxic drinking water.
This includes higher levels of PFAS, arsenic, and nitrates, posing health risks.
New York City's drinking water alone contains seven contaminants that exceed health guidelines, including:
- chloroform
- bromodichloromethane
- dichloroacetic acid
- haloacetic acids
- total trihalomethanes, trichloroacetic acid
- and chromium
These contaminants can cause cancer, reproductive issues, liver and kidney damage, and nervous system problems.
The chemicals in New York City's drinking water are primarily disinfection byproducts, including chloroform, bromodichloromethane, and dichloroacetic acid.
These chemicals form when chlorine reacts with organic matter in the water supply, which comes from upstate reservoirs and lakes.
New York City's drinking water is estimated to be around 40-50% toxic, posing health risks like cancer, reproductive issues, and organ damage.
The micro organisms in "The Pennsylvania Public Drinking Water Video" may be related to a protozoan or a motile bacterium.
The "antenna" on them could be a flagellum, which helps the microorganism move.
Common examples include Giardia, Cryptosporidium, or Pseudomonas.
PVS
