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Hotel has issued us with a supply of bottled water. The tap water in Lancashire is NOT to be used unless it's been boiled. Like the third world, what the f00ks going on?
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-33833340
Boiled water in Lancashire is "perfectly safe" to drink, health officials say, after the discovery of a microbial parasite in the mains supply.
Investigations are continuing into how traces of cryptosporidium, which can cause stomach upsets, got into Franklaw water treatment works outside Preston.
Public Health England said there was "no reason" to use bottled water though supermarkets have increased stock.
More than 300,000 households have been told to boil drinking water.
'Flush system'
United Utilities, which found traces of the parasite on Friday during routine tests, said it had done "everything possible" to warn residents, although some people have said they were not alerted quickly enough.
Chief scientific officer Martin Padley said: "The plant that's affected delivers 140 million litres of water a day and it'll take some time for all that water to flush through the system."
Traces of the parasite, which can cause gastrointestinal complaints, were reducing, said a spokesman.
The alert, which is in place at least until early next week, affects Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Preston, South Ribble, Wyre and the Mellor area of Blackburn.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said it had issued immediate guidance on the health risk posed by contaminated tap water and had sourced 50,000 litres of bottled water for patients and staff.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-33833340
Boiled water in Lancashire is "perfectly safe" to drink, health officials say, after the discovery of a microbial parasite in the mains supply.
Investigations are continuing into how traces of cryptosporidium, which can cause stomach upsets, got into Franklaw water treatment works outside Preston.
Public Health England said there was "no reason" to use bottled water though supermarkets have increased stock.
More than 300,000 households have been told to boil drinking water.
'Flush system'
United Utilities, which found traces of the parasite on Friday during routine tests, said it had done "everything possible" to warn residents, although some people have said they were not alerted quickly enough.
Chief scientific officer Martin Padley said: "The plant that's affected delivers 140 million litres of water a day and it'll take some time for all that water to flush through the system."
Traces of the parasite, which can cause gastrointestinal complaints, were reducing, said a spokesman.
The alert, which is in place at least until early next week, affects Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Preston, South Ribble, Wyre and the Mellor area of Blackburn.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said it had issued immediate guidance on the health risk posed by contaminated tap water and had sourced 50,000 litres of bottled water for patients and staff.
Overreaction to a parasite found in the water factory
Have you gone on holiday to the affected area?
Have you gone on holiday to the affected area?
What is cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium can cause diarrhoea and abdominal cramps
A microscopic parasite which lives in, or on, other organisms
Found in soil, water or food contaminated with animal or human faeces
Infection occurs via contact with infected animals in farms or zoos or by drinking contaminated water
One of the most common causes of diarrhoea in humans
It most commonly affects children under five but people with impaired immune systems are at risk
Cryptosporidium can cause diarrhoea and abdominal cramps
A microscopic parasite which lives in, or on, other organisms
Found in soil, water or food contaminated with animal or human faeces
Infection occurs via contact with infected animals in farms or zoos or by drinking contaminated water
One of the most common causes of diarrhoea in humans
It most commonly affects children under five but people with impaired immune systems are at risk
Just having a few days break and the hotel have advised us to use the bottled water for brushing teeth as well, so must be taking it quite seriously. The reception staff did look slightly panicked when I asked them about the ice they were using in the bar. Got the feeling someone will be hotfooting it down to the local supermarket for supplies. 
A couple of weeks ago my daughter, in Selby, was violently sick.
Wouldn't have thought anything of it until next day, she was talking to a neighbour.
The neighbour was sick at the same time which is a bit of a coincidence!
The only common denominator was the water, so I called "Yorkshire Water", and they were very quick in getting someone to come, and take samples.
On the social network sites there were loads of people with the same problem, but when YW called her later, they said the water was ok
and there was a virus doing the rounds.
I'm still not convinced tbh, but that's just me being cynical as usual!
Wouldn't have thought anything of it until next day, she was talking to a neighbour.
The neighbour was sick at the same time which is a bit of a coincidence!
The only common denominator was the water, so I called "Yorkshire Water", and they were very quick in getting someone to come, and take samples.
On the social network sites there were loads of people with the same problem, but when YW called her later, they said the water was ok
and there was a virus doing the rounds.
I'm still not convinced tbh, but that's just me being cynical as usual!
water down south can be just as bad - depending on whether you class Suffolk as the south or midlands .
made a drink without a brita filter and it tasted like a swimming pool *****
made a drink without a brita filter and it tasted like a swimming pool *****
made a drink without a brita filter and it tasted like a swimming pool
Norfolk water's the same, I can't drink tap water anymore far to many chemicals, tastes disgusting. I'll never understand why they put fluoride in the water.
Norfolk water's the same, I can't drink tap water anymore far to many chemicals, tastes disgusting. I'll never understand why they put fluoride in the water.
was supposed to stop tooth rot in the 1950s - is that what the chlorine taste is ?
be better off putting toothpaste in the water
be better off putting toothpaste in the water
I think the chlorine is something else Coach. Filling a glass with water, the bleach smell is initially very noticeable!
I seem to notice it in cycles Aunty Post - must be a cleaning process i'm guessing then.
was awful today anyway - drank beer instead
was awful today anyway - drank beer instead
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7667499.stm
More than one in four commuters has bacteria from faeces on their hands, an investigation suggests. The further north they went, the more often they found commuters with faecal bacteria on their hands - men in Newcastle were the worst offenders.
Newcastle - men 53%, women 30%
Liverpool - men 36%, women 31%
Birmingham - men 21%, women 26%
Cardiff - men 15%, women 29%
Euston (London) - men 6%, women 21%
More than one in four commuters has bacteria from faeces on their hands, an investigation suggests. The further north they went, the more often they found commuters with faecal bacteria on their hands - men in Newcastle were the worst offenders.
Newcastle - men 53%, women 30%
Liverpool - men 36%, women 31%
Birmingham - men 21%, women 26%
Cardiff - men 15%, women 29%
Euston (London) - men 6%, women 21%
wait till they start fracking,wont be sure if you are going to get water or gas from your tap
Aug 9, 2015 -- 12:46PM, Coachbuster wrote:
was supposed to stop tooth rot in the 1950s - is that what the chlorine taste is ?be better off putting toothpaste in the water
ha ha pmsl - science not the strong here is it. Stop me if this is too crazy for you - the chlorine taste could be, ummm, err, how do I say this, ah yes . . . . chlorine ! (Fluoride has no taste ( but is does kill you in surprisingly small amounts : 5g, or 'a teaspoonfull', would kill a human))
The Fluoride Deception: What’s Added to Your Water Supply? By Dr. Mercola December 13, 2014 Infowars.
There is not one single metabolic process in your body that requires fluoride.
Those who bother to delve into the science behind water fluoridation will inevitably come to see that there’s an abysmal lack of evidence supporting this routine practice, and an awful lot of evidence stacked against it.
What’s Really Added to Your Water Supply?
It’s also important to understand that the “fluoride” added to your drinking water is NOT the naturally-occurring mineral, nor a pharmaceutical grade fluoride. There are three basic compounds that can be used for fluoridating water supplies:
Sodium fluoride (NaF)
Sodium silicofluoride
Hydrofluorosilicic acid
The first of these, sodium fluoride, was the first of the fluoride waste materials to be used for fluoridation, but now is rarely used. It’s the most well known, as this is the compound used as pharmaceutical grade in toxicology studies and other research into the potential health dangers of fluoride. The other two, sodium silicofluoride and hydrofluorosilicic acid, are the compounds actually used for water fluoridation, with hydrofluorosilicic acid being the most commonly used additive, according to the CDC.18
Sodium silicofluoride and hydrofluorosilicic acid are the waste products from the wet scrubber systems of the fertilizer industry, and are classified as hazardous wastes. Contamination with various impurities such as arsenic is also common in these products. Hydrofluorosilicic acid is one of the most reactive chemicals known to man, and its toxicity is well known in chemical circles.
It will eat through metal and plastic pipes, and corrode stainless steel and other materials. It will dissolve rubber tires and melt concrete.19 This is what is added to your water—all in the name of saving children from cavities! But even the less reactive sodium fluoride is a deadly poison, even in small quantities, and in the form used for fluoridation also contains additional impurities. Other common uses for sodium fluoride include:
Rat and cockroach poisons
Anesthetics
Hypnotics and psychiatric drugs
Fluoride — A Cumulative Poison
Approximately 98 percent of the fluoride you ingest in water is absorbed into your blood through your gastrointestinal tract. From there, it enters your body’s cellular tissues. On average, about 50 percent of the fluoride you ingest each day gets excreted through your kidneys.
The remainder accumulates in your teeth and bones, pineal gland, and other tissues—including your blood vessels, where it can contribute to calcification.
Health Hazards Linked to Fluoride Over-Exposure
As the number of studies into the toxic effects of fluoride has increased, there is now support for a rather long list of potential health problems related to fluoride accumulation in your body.
For example, according to one 500-page long scientific review, fluoride is an endocrine disruptor that can affect your bones, brain, thyroid gland, pineal gland, and even your blood sugar levels.
Forty-two human studies have also linked moderately high fluoride exposures with reduced intelligence, and over 100 animal studies have shown that fluoride exposure can cause brain damage.
Most striking among these are 30 (out of a total of 32 investigations) that have shown that fluoride lowered the ability of animals to learn and remember. The following list contains 20 of the most commonly mentioned health hazards and diseases associated with fluoride exposure:
Lowers IQ
Brain damage
Bone fractures
Disrupts immune system
Increases tumor and cancer rate
Hyperactivity and/or lethargy
Dementia
Bone cancer (osteosarcoma)
Inhibits formation of antibodies
Increases aging process
Increased lead absorption
Muscle disorders
Dental fluorosis (staining and pitting of teeth)
Genetic damage and cell death
Reduces melatonin production and leads to earlier onset of puberty
Disrupts synthesis of collagen Arthritis
Thyroid disease and lowered thyroid function
Inactivates 62 enzymes
Damages sperm, increases infertility
The Dubious History of Sodium Fluoride
Fluoride was first added to drinking water for the purpose of keep prisoners submissive in concentration camps.
The first occurrence of fluoridated drinking water on Earth was found in Germany’s Nazi prison camps. The Gestapo had little concern about fluoride’s supposed effect on children’s teeth; their alleged reason for mass-medicating water with sodium fluoride was to sterilize humans and force the people in their concentration camps into calm submission. (Ref. book: “The Crime and Punishment of I.G. Farben” by Joseph Borkin.)… USAF Major George R. Jordan testified before Un-American Activity committees of Congress in the 1950’s that in his post as U.S.-Soviet liaison officer, the Soviets openly admitted to ‘Using the fluoride in the water supplies in their concentration camps, to make the prisoners stupid, docile, and subservient.
Mmmmm ... Yummy!
There is not one single metabolic process in your body that requires fluoride.
Those who bother to delve into the science behind water fluoridation will inevitably come to see that there’s an abysmal lack of evidence supporting this routine practice, and an awful lot of evidence stacked against it.
What’s Really Added to Your Water Supply?
It’s also important to understand that the “fluoride” added to your drinking water is NOT the naturally-occurring mineral, nor a pharmaceutical grade fluoride. There are three basic compounds that can be used for fluoridating water supplies:
Sodium fluoride (NaF)
Sodium silicofluoride
Hydrofluorosilicic acid
The first of these, sodium fluoride, was the first of the fluoride waste materials to be used for fluoridation, but now is rarely used. It’s the most well known, as this is the compound used as pharmaceutical grade in toxicology studies and other research into the potential health dangers of fluoride. The other two, sodium silicofluoride and hydrofluorosilicic acid, are the compounds actually used for water fluoridation, with hydrofluorosilicic acid being the most commonly used additive, according to the CDC.18
Sodium silicofluoride and hydrofluorosilicic acid are the waste products from the wet scrubber systems of the fertilizer industry, and are classified as hazardous wastes. Contamination with various impurities such as arsenic is also common in these products. Hydrofluorosilicic acid is one of the most reactive chemicals known to man, and its toxicity is well known in chemical circles.
It will eat through metal and plastic pipes, and corrode stainless steel and other materials. It will dissolve rubber tires and melt concrete.19 This is what is added to your water—all in the name of saving children from cavities! But even the less reactive sodium fluoride is a deadly poison, even in small quantities, and in the form used for fluoridation also contains additional impurities. Other common uses for sodium fluoride include:
Rat and cockroach poisons
Anesthetics
Hypnotics and psychiatric drugs
Fluoride — A Cumulative Poison
Approximately 98 percent of the fluoride you ingest in water is absorbed into your blood through your gastrointestinal tract. From there, it enters your body’s cellular tissues. On average, about 50 percent of the fluoride you ingest each day gets excreted through your kidneys.
The remainder accumulates in your teeth and bones, pineal gland, and other tissues—including your blood vessels, where it can contribute to calcification.
Health Hazards Linked to Fluoride Over-Exposure
As the number of studies into the toxic effects of fluoride has increased, there is now support for a rather long list of potential health problems related to fluoride accumulation in your body.
For example, according to one 500-page long scientific review, fluoride is an endocrine disruptor that can affect your bones, brain, thyroid gland, pineal gland, and even your blood sugar levels.
Forty-two human studies have also linked moderately high fluoride exposures with reduced intelligence, and over 100 animal studies have shown that fluoride exposure can cause brain damage.
Most striking among these are 30 (out of a total of 32 investigations) that have shown that fluoride lowered the ability of animals to learn and remember. The following list contains 20 of the most commonly mentioned health hazards and diseases associated with fluoride exposure:
Lowers IQ
Brain damage
Bone fractures
Disrupts immune system
Increases tumor and cancer rate
Hyperactivity and/or lethargy
Dementia
Bone cancer (osteosarcoma)
Inhibits formation of antibodies
Increases aging process
Increased lead absorption
Muscle disorders
Dental fluorosis (staining and pitting of teeth)
Genetic damage and cell death
Reduces melatonin production and leads to earlier onset of puberty
Disrupts synthesis of collagen Arthritis
Thyroid disease and lowered thyroid function
Inactivates 62 enzymes
Damages sperm, increases infertility
The Dubious History of Sodium Fluoride
Fluoride was first added to drinking water for the purpose of keep prisoners submissive in concentration camps.
The first occurrence of fluoridated drinking water on Earth was found in Germany’s Nazi prison camps. The Gestapo had little concern about fluoride’s supposed effect on children’s teeth; their alleged reason for mass-medicating water with sodium fluoride was to sterilize humans and force the people in their concentration camps into calm submission. (Ref. book: “The Crime and Punishment of I.G. Farben” by Joseph Borkin.)… USAF Major George R. Jordan testified before Un-American Activity committees of Congress in the 1950’s that in his post as U.S.-Soviet liaison officer, the Soviets openly admitted to ‘Using the fluoride in the water supplies in their concentration camps, to make the prisoners stupid, docile, and subservient.
Mmmmm ... Yummy!
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