Do you think tap water is contaminated with herbicides? glyphosate? Where do these unsubstantiated stories come from?

What is an "glyphosate" herbicide?

Glyphosate (ingredient name "glyphosate isopropylamine salt") is a herbicide used for gardening and agriculture across the world , including Japan. After being sprayed, it's absorbed from the green parts like leaves and stems, then moves to the roots and then withers the entire plant. It is classified as non-selective since it kills plants of all kinds applied to leaves' surfaces. Since the patent time period for the ingredient has expired, many pesticide companies now offer glyphosate herbicides. Of of course, all glyphosate herbicides that are available are safe products that have been tested by strict inspection.

One of the attributes of glyphosate (glyphosate) is its "safety". The chemical is extremely non-toxic to animals and inhibits the action of enzymes in plants. Furthermore, when the sprayed chemical solution is in contact with soil it is a source of food for microorganisms and is differentiated into water, carbon dioxide, etc., so it is further distinguished by the fact that there are no herbicide components are left. It is a renowned pesticide that is widely used worldwide, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions because it allows no-tillage agriculture.

Tap water glyphosate

Tap water is safe

Does glyphosate mix with tap water?

https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/uploaded/attachment/3733.pdf Weekly Shincho declared, April 2020: "In Japan there is no standard for glyphosate which remains in the tap water. It is only the Target value." In addition, it is higher than other pesticides as well as other countries and the water is that is contaminated by pesticides. An article I wrote declared that it's. It was believed that high concentrations could remain in the tap water. However, this is incorrect.

First, glyphosate doesn't have a specific value and only an acceptable target value. This is due to the fact that glyphosate for 10 minutes at 2 ppm is the standard water quality for drafts. value. Tap water has never had a concentration above 0.2ppm (1). According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan has not seen any instances of glyphosate being detected in tap water. There is absolutely no chance of being detected.

The glyphosate spraying in soil will degrade at half the rate in just two days. The same concentration can be transferred to tap water and rivers and is not harmful to the environment.

Tap water that is safe in Japan

Tap water from Japan is considered to be safe. It is safe to drink tap water in its current state. There are 51 rigorous inspection items, and they are provided based on strict quality control stipulated by law. Water can be classified as "acidic" neutral or alkaline, based on its pH. But tap water in Japan is required to be near neutral (between 5.8 and 8.6). If, however, the pipes that supply water inside or around your home are damaged, there's still the possibility of drinking iron corrosion.

How is tap water produced in the first place? Tap water mostly uses dam and river water as its raw water source. After the water is purified, chlorine is introduced into the water purification plant in order to kill any impurities. The tap water created in the purification plant is then piped to every home.

The Story of Japanese pesticide residues standard value

The current glyphosate residue standards for wheat is in Japan 5 ppm. It was 5ppm until December 2017. In relation to this, there are various opinions such as "We reduced the limit to 30ppm by six times, and we rebuked health damage."

Glyphosate in tapwater

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

However, the truth of the problem is that we did adjust the standard to the global standard's residual value, not loosening it. Japan imports large amounts of wheat from South America. The importer, which is the overseas producer of wheat controls the use of wheat at 30ppm. However, Japan's standard 5ppm threshold will trigger imports to stop in the event that it is higher than the standard. This will result in a reduction in the supply of wheat and could lead to Japanese food being threatened. We therefore revised the standard value to meet the international standard. Also, safety is not an issue with the current standards.

You need to know the basics of glyphosate

To avoid consumers being unnecessarily affected by emotional debates concerning pesticide residues, it is important that they are able to get the right information that is gathered from research conducted by scientists. It is also important to enjoy food without being distracted distracted by rumors.