On Wed, 2005-01-26 at 10:44 -0700,
Bryan.ONeal@asu.edu wrote:
> You may already know, but... No Infectious contaminates have been found in
> the city of phoenix water supply. However there is a higher then normal
> amount of particulates. In fact there is so much sand (and other equally
> innocuous particulates) that the water "quality" has fallen below federal
> standers ie. it is safe to take a shower and even drink, if you like the
> earthy flavor ;)
>
> Though the city is bared from telling you it is safe to drink, since it would
> be nearly impossible to guarantee. And limiting water use (showers) does help
> reduce the risk of infiltration, which could, possibly, lead to harmful
> pathogens and toxic compounds found in the soil around the city to creep into
> the water supply.
>
> Again, for the sanity of you friends, family, and coworkers, I would say
> shower.
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Actually - I just did that for my own sanity - that is the sanity that I
care about most actually - perhaps you could tell by the subject change
For those who are threading neophytes - Threading doesn't depend upon
the 'Subject' - so this message, even though has a changed 'Subject'
should still appear within the same thread unless you are using a broken
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new topic on a mail list - you never click reply and change the topic.
It makes those that use threading crazy.
I think the subject of sand/particulates speaks to the topic earlier
discussed of turbidity which makes it difficult to predict the
effectiveness of normal treatments such as UV radiation and chlorine
which makes it unclear how much bacteria, etc is actually getting
through and when we are talking about ppb it's not even clear that the
sensitivity of the better equipment is capable.
OK - but this digresses from thoughts to ponder while showering in
Phoenix...If I were an obsessive-compulsive, I would be in Nirvana.
If you use anti-bacterial soap but rinse with Phoenix water, how long
does the anti-bacterial properties of the soap last? Long enough for a
quick rinse? And what about the towel? Launder the towel? Clorox 2 - as
effective as Clorox?
Feeling extremely brave after shower and still not keeling over, I
actually used Phoenix tap water on toothbrush. Can I rely on anti-
bacterial properties of Listerine to protect me if done immediately
afterwards? How many rinses?
After Mayor Phil drank that glass of water yesterday, just what was in
the antibiotic cocktail he drank afterwards?
Inquiring minds need to know these things.
Craig
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