I posted about this a few years back. Let me hunt for it.

Here it is. http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...g=m%20ernst;#3229390

Thanks. I think this is the key document from one of the links there http://www.deq.state.mi.us/...wq-beach-rvsdman.pdf. I'll take a read.

Read "Toms River" by Dan Fagin, then decide whether your local water quality is as reported by the local/state authorities. Since our roads, bridges, schools, and other infrastructure are in such bad repair why would states and municipalities actually spend money on any significant water testing? I remain very skeptical.... The number of possible pollutants, carcinogens, mutagens, etc. far outnumber the testing protocols I've seen.

-Robert

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