Democracy Dies in Darkness
By Joan Rose| The Conversation
Cyclospora and other parasites can survive sewage treatment in small quantities, and crops are sometimes irrigated with treated water.
That’s why scientific researchers and public health officials are pointing to sewage contamination in the food supply as one of the most plausible theories for the current U.S. cyclospora outbreak. The government says it is still investigating the cause.
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The comments on the article express concerns about the safety of water and food due to inadequate sewage treatment and regulatory rollbacks under the Trump administration. Many commenters criticize the lack of effective monitoring and treatment of water used for irrigation, which... Show more
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