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Re: [at-l] Phenol red



Actually, that may be correct. Part of declaring a water source safe 
includes the exposure to potential contamination. An aquifer is clearly 
protected (unless it is near the Savannah River Plant), while a puddle out 
back of Ray's Transmission and Gameroom is not so well protected - even 
after Ray got indoor plumbing.

The lack of illnesses in those who have used a questionable water supply is 
no assurance of safety. As in the UV thread of last year, exposure to 
pathogens has variable risk of disease. There may even be some benefit from 
low level exposures, as is beginning to be considered by those questioning 
the broad use of antimicrobial products. But when an insurer or mortgage 
investor get involved, you can expect any risk to be against your 
pocketbook. The lab in question also has liabilities, and will use a 
rigorous definition of safety.

You should be able to ask the lab about the definitions of "safe" and 
whether it is similar to definitions of sex, the word "is" or other arcane 
concepts. I can't wait until I get home tonight for a nice cold bottle of 
Bear Whiz Beer. Remember the slogan: "It's in the water."

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA

At 09:56 PM 6/22/2000, Felix wrote:
>I was told before I took my sample in (which I had to do for mortgage
>purposes) that if you tell them it is spring water, they will not okay it. I
>can't tell you what the determinig factor is/was. All I know is I have some of
>the best tasting water there is.

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