To drink or not to drink: how safe are drinking fountains in New York - ForumDaily
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To drink or not to drink: how safe are drinking fountains in New York

Edition New York Post audited eight water fountains in New York’s most visited parks and found that they all meet or exceed state water quality guidelines. This confirms the reputation of the metropolis, which has “high quality tap water”.

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However, in recent years, clean water has been the subject of national and local inspections.

Flint, Michigan, famously established itself in 2014 due to the presence of lead in tap water - a serious threat to the brain and nervous system of children, as well as to the reproductive system of adults. (Michigan recently adopted the most stringent standards in the country and a lead pipe replacement plan.) In addition, elevated levels of lead were found in about one of the 20 cranes in several elementary schools in New York back in April 2017.

To test the safety of drinking water in fountains, The Post took samples from the fountains in Van Cortlandt, Prospect, McCarren, Central, Washington Square, Bryant, Flushing Meadows-Corona and Clove Lakes.

Scientists from the national laboratory EMSL Analytical examined these samples for the presence of hazardous components - including lead, dangerous bacteria, chemicals and microorganisms - and found no serious cause for concern.

The lab noticed that water from every park, except Mccarren, was pretty muddy.

City water, including water in almost 3 100 public drinking fountains in the city, is tested more than 600 000 once a year to ensure its compliance with state and federal health standards. In addition, every spring they check and prepare drinking fountains.

If you're still concerned about cleanliness, the New York City Department of Environmental Conservation recommends using drinking water sources, including fountains, after 30 seconds—"after the water has become noticeably cooler." This helps wash away any contaminants and protect against lead exposure.

You can also conduct your own water quality test by purchasing a special kit (EMSL sells them from $ 90).

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