water safety

Biden announces 10-year deadline to remove all lead pipes nationwide

I recently came across some shocking news that President Biden has announced a 10-year deadline to remove all lead pipes nationwide, with a whopping $2.6 billion allocated for this monumental task. As a plumber in NYC, I have seen firsthand the dangers and risks associated with lead mains and pipes. It truly is a major health hazard that should have been tackled a long time ago. The fact that we still have lead pipes in the 21st century is quite alarming and shameful.

Lead poisoning is a serious issue that can have detrimental effects on public health, especially for young children.… Continue reading

US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids

As a parent, reading the headline “US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids” immediately piqued my interest. The idea that something as commonly found in our water supply as fluoride could potentially have negative effects on children’s cognitive development is alarming, to say the least. However, diving deeper into the details of the report, it becomes evident that the devil truly is in the details.

The report highlights that the link between fluoride exposure and lower IQ was established in countries where the fluoride levels exceeded the recommended limits by a significant margin, sometimes even hundreds of times higher.… Continue reading