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originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: loam
3 parts per billion?
Really?
And the toxin is that bad that it would make folks sick?
Or is this all a "for our own good" or the government is afraid of getting sued or this is a test to see how people would manage this problem???
I'm not saying this algae bloom isn't a problem....but it sure would be nice to get real, reliable info.
Like how much would make a healthy adult ill.
originally posted by: virraszto
I know the water ban has been lifted, but I'd still be nervous about the water being ok
...
I don't know how the levels became safe literally overnight. ?????
originally posted by: TKDRL
a reply to: riddle6
Sodas and coffee are not a good idea, they are diuretics. Better than nothing though if it is all there is.
I hope those affected by this are not in a heatwave like we are up here, it's brutal. Drinking like 2 gallons of water a day as I am doing work outdoors in the sun