The topic of "drinking water" is currently the subject of heated debates.
The June issue of the parents' magazine FamilienSPICK is devoted, among other things, to Swiss drinking water quality. What is true about the news about pesticide residues in our tap water?
In the article, WASSER FÜR WASSER (WfW) comments on this topic as an expert and clarifies that in this discussion it is important to distinguish between drinking water and water bodies: "Our surface waters and groundwater are polluted by the use of pesticides or fertilisers, which means more effort in treatment. This makes drinking water less natural and more expensive," says Nora Murer, Head of Communication. As the most controlled foodstuff in Switzerland, tap water is safe to drink.
Read the whole article here (in German).
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