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Your water is contaminated with arsenic is it safe to water vegetables with it?
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∙ 13y ago
No. Arsenic is poisonous, so the poison in the water would be metabolized by the vegetables, and then the vegetables would be toxic.
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What are examples of contaminamts?
Arsenic is an example. If it gets into the water supply, the water is not safe to drink. So the water is said to be contaminated.
Planted vegetables in soil contaminated with antifreeze is it safe?
if you want to kill someone it is
Can you shower in water that has a 065 ppb arsenic level?
This should be safe. The USEPA has an arsenic standard for drinking water of .010 parts per million (10 parts per billion). This is for total arsenic both organic and inorganic. Toxicity varies as the type. The minimum detection limit for arsenic is in the 1-5 ug/L range (1 to 5 ppb). Use of asenic contaminated water above the drinking water standard should cause no problems if the water is not drunk during the shower.
Is drinking water from the tap safe and good for drinking?
If the water supply is not contaminated with fluoride then yes it is safe. If it is contaminated it is unsafe especially for pregnant woman and children.
Does putting water in the fridge make it safe to drink?
No, if the water is contaminated then refrigeration will NOT make it safe to drink.
What is the term used to describe water that is not safe to drink?
contaminated
Why isn't it safe to jump in water that's contaminated with nuclear waste material?
The reason it isn't safe to jump in water that is contaminated with nuclear waste material is because it can make you sick or even kill you.
Does drinking boiling water give you cancer?
Re-boiling clean uncontaminated drinking will water not cause cancer or any other health problems. However, boiling water contaminated with chemicals such as nitrates or toxic elements such as arsenic is a bad idea. Ground water may contain nitrates, which are chemicals often found in fertilizer, and arsenic that may occur naturally or from farm or industrial waste. Nitrates, along with nitrites, are also found in processed meats. Consuming water contaminated with nitrates can cause a blood disorder called methemoqlobinemia and some research shows that nitrates in drinking water may be associated with some types of cancer. Exposure to arsenic may result in arsenic poisoning and increased risks of several types of cancer. Nitrates and arsenic are not like bacteria, so boiling your water doesn't remove them. In fact, boiling water will actually increase the concentration. The more the water is boiled, the higher the concentration of these substances will be. The levels of both nitrates and arsenic are regulated and water supplies must be monitored in towns and cities, so if your tap water comes from a city water source, it is safe. People who live in rural areas and have private wells must have their well water tested for nitrates and arsenic. If you have a private well and the levels of these contaminants are too high, you must install a water filtration system for your home.
Why safe water should be used for cooking food?
You wouldn't want to use contaminated water to cook with because it can give you illness or diseases.
How long does contaminated water need to be boiled to make it safe?
it needs to be boiled for about 3 minutes at sea level.
Can sunflower seeds give you cancer?
Probably not unless they are contaminated with something carcinogenic. Most all foods, and especially fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are healthy and safe to eat.
Is it safe to swim in a contaminated river?
no
