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Are our kids suffering from poor water quality?
2021-07-05
As young children are in a constant state of development, they are particularly vulnerable to lead. Even low levels of lead exposure have been linked to damage to the central and peripheral nervous system; resulting in slowed growth, learning problems, and reduced intellectual performance.
READ MOREEffects of Lead Poisoning and Health
2021-06-04
Heres a deep dive with the World Health Organisation (WHO) the effects of lead on the human body.
READ MOREIs there any level of lead in water that is safe?
2021-06-02
The short answer is NO. While countries have various maximum acceptable levels of lead-content in drinking water, the World Health Organisation states that even blood lead concentration levels of 5µg/dL can be associated with decreased intelligence in children, behavioural difficulties and learning problems.
READ MORE"Plumbing Products a Public Health Issue" by ODT
2021-05-21
Otago Daily Times has recently reported that the residents living in Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury are exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water supply. At the moment, plumbing products sold in New Zealand are not mandatorily regulated, hence we are all at risk of lead exposure.
READ MOREUnsafe Levels of Lead in Drinking Water
2021-05-04
A recent water scare in two Otago towns has emphasised the importance for New Zealand to take our water quality seriously. After elevated lead-levels in water was detected, about 1,500 people had blood tests to investigate this.
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