WISCONSIN–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. A Wisconsin family is speaking
out against groundwater contamination after their son fell ill two years
ago, prompting them to test their well water. The test results found
the water contaminated with fertilizers and pesticides, most notably the
weed killer atrazine,
which has been banned in their area for 20 years. Atrazine has been
registered for use since 1958. Although many residential turf grass uses
of the chemical have been eliminated voluntarily, homeowner uses do
persist. The chemical has been linked to human health impacts such as childhood cancer, and rare birth defects, including gastroschisis, and choanal atresia... ...more | ||
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