Indiana Fracking Update
Well, I haven’t posted in a while! I assure you I have been very busy researching and studying. I have also been busy updating my Multipure information all over the net and my computer. Change can be tough, but it will all work out in the end.
So, my research, It seems Indiana is becoming more aware and concerned about hydraulic fracturing in our state. There is a lot of information available on hydraulic fracturing and the entire process. Big oil will tell you it is safe, but in reality, even a novice observer can see how bad this can be.
Think of the Earth as a human, its core being akin to human bones, the process for getting natural gas out of the ground does just that, it breaks the Earth’s bones. Do a search for news in fracking areas. Pay attention to the news and media, there are more earthquakes, contaminated water, people getting sick, and even dying.
So here is what I found in the Safe Drinking Water Act documentation in regard to wells and hydraulic fracturing in Indiana:
Class II Wells
Because this discussion of hydraulic fracturing is related to oil and gas production, this report focuses primarily on regulatory requirements for Class II wells rather than other categories of wells in EPA’s UIC program. If authorized or mandated to regulate hydraulic fracturing broadly under SDWA, EPA might regulate hydraulic fracturing as a Class II activity, which would parallel its approach for regulating the injection of diesel for fracturing purposes. However, it is possible that EPA could classify oil and gas production wells that are hydraulically fractured under a different class, or develop an entirely new regulatory structure or subclass of wells.A Class II well may be used to dispose of brines (salt water) and other fluids associated with oil and gas production or storage, to store natural gas, or to inject fluids for enhanced oil and gas recovery. EPA estimates that some 80% of Class II wells are enhanced recovery (ER) wells. These wells inject brine, water, stream polymers, or carbon dioxide primarily into oil-bearing formations (also called secondary or tertiary recovery). Enhanced recovery wells are separate from, and typically surrounded by, production wells. Table 2 outlines basic requirements for Class II wells.
Regulatory requirements for wells related to oil and gas production (Class II wells) are located at 40 C.F.R. Parts 144 and 146.
EPA historically has differentiated Class II wells from production wells. The agency’s UIC website states that “[p]roduction wells bring oil and gas to the surface; the UIC Program did not regulate production wells.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Class II Wells—Oil and Gas Related Injection Wells (Class II), “What are the types of Class II wells?,” http://water.epa.gov/type/groundwater/uic/class2/index.cfm.
If some of this is dutch to you like it was me, this might help
According to the Indiana DNR, January 2011, there is a moratorium that prohibits such drilling, and they(DNR) are trying to lift it.
I also found an interactive map to find wells in any state. So far, Indiana does not have any wells on this site, but this is a good place to keep track.
I will continue to watch and update Indiana Fracking information here and on FaceBook
Prostate Health and Water
It seems the older we get, the more we worry about staying healthy. The fewer trips we have to make to see a doctor, the better for everyone. We all hear the diet suggestions, or the drugs that we can take to fix this or that. Truthfully, simple changes in diet can prevent many common, non-life threatening issues.
For men, prostate health is becoming more prominent in the news, on commercials, and ads everywhere. It seems, as men get older, the prostate can become an issue. It can become enlarged, a condition referred to as, Prostatitis.
This can be due to bacteria that have infected the prostate or surrounding area. Signs that you have Prostatitis are painful or difficult urination, pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals, and sometimes, flu-like symptoms.
What is a prostate and what is its function? The prostate is a gland that adds the milky fluid to sperm at ejaculation. A normal, healthy one is about as big as a walnut. It will be larger if infected. That is what the doctor is checking when he asks you to turn your head and cough.
Now you know what it is and what it does. It just makes sense that drinking more water can keep a prostate healthy. If there is not enough fluid in your body, then it just does not function right. Diet also plays an important role in keeping you healthy, but the most important thing you can do for the health of every part of your body, is drink enough water.
Prostatitis can clear up on its own, or through doctor prescribed medication. Prostatitis should not be ignored, some cased do clear up without medication, and some will just go away.
You may think it is as simple as drinking bottled water, but it really is not. Studies have shown that the plastic your water is stored in can be the cause of prostate cancer. It seeps chemicals into your water.
Pesticides like Atrazine, have also been linked to problems with the prostate gland. This very common pesticide is widely used in farming communities. These can easily seep into your tap water.
When you decide to start living more healthy, it is time to drink water that is more healthful. Just make sure you know what is in it. Water filters are available to remove most contaminants, including pesticides. It is best to have your home water tested and then, if necessary, purchase a quality water filter.
Drinking more water can help your body heal itself and prevent cases of prostatitis. Keep your prostate and the rest of your body functioning at its optimum. Eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water.
No more fluoride in Bourbon, Indiana, that is.
No more fluoride. Add this small Indiana town to a growing list of towns that are taking the fluoride out of their public water supply.
(NaturalNews) The latest community to stop poisoning its water supply with toxic fluoride chemicals is Bourbon, Indiana. According to The Pilot News, the town council recently voted unanimously to stop lacing the water supply with the known neurotoxin after conducting much research on the subject, and after learning that water fluoridation is not mandatory in the first place.
“I see no reason to continue with it,” said council president Les McFarland, who also explained how he conducted extensive research on both sides of the issue prior to coming to this conclusion. After reviewing all the data, and considering a letter written to him from James Powers of the Indiana Water Fluoridation Program, it was clear to both him and the rest of the council that fluoride needed to go.
The fluoridation issue first arose last month when the town’s water inspector told Mike Shoda, head of the water department, that no law required the town to add fluoride to its water supply. And because the so-called science that claims benefits to fluoridation is shaky, at best, the council members made the decision to restore freedom of health choice for all local residents by discontinuing the forced medication of their water supply.
The issue of water fluoridation has come up in many towns and cities across the United States and Canada in recent years. At least 37 communities ended their water fluoridation programs last year according to the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), and many more have already, or are slated to, end their programs this year (http://www.naturalnews.com).
Proponents of water fluoridation claim ingesting it will help prevent tooth decay. But the prevailing science does not lend credence to this claim, and actually shows that ingesting fluoride is extremely harmful to bodily organs and brain function. Even the highly-respected Physicians Desk Reference notes that fluoride ingestion, particularly among sensitive individuals, can cause serious health problems.
“In hypersensitive individuals, fluorides occasionally cause skin eruptions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema or urticaria,” says several editions of the manual. “Gastric distress, headache and weakness have also been reported. These hypersensitivity reactions usually disappear promptly after discontinuation of the fluoride” (http://www.naturalnews.com).
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Ahh Spring! Don’t ya just love it. The flowers, the trees, it all smells so good. Along with the wonderful parts of Spring comes the allergies, mud, rain and pesticides. Yes, pesticides. Testing shows the amount of pesticides in ground water increases in peak planting season. We live in an area surrounded by far land. I often joke that we live in the middle of corn field.
Don’t get me wrong, I love our little corner of Indiana. Its my all time favorite place to be. I do get concerned in the Spring when the farmers start planting and treating the fields. It is kinda stinky when the pig poop trucks go by for a solid week, but the smell goes away quickly.
The biggest concern for me is the pesticide that is sprayed on the field. This seems to happen throughout the farming season. I see farm machinery spraying, dusting, and planting. Later in the Summer, the crop dusters fly over several farm plots all around our home. It is kind of cool to see the crop dusting pilot swoop around dropping his poison on the fields. I have no idea what is dusting all over, I just assume it is pesticide poison.
I did a little research, and found out that these pesticides, no matter if they are sprayed on or dusted, are poison. In fact pesticides are linked to many illnesses and even some birth defects.
Environmental Health News reports findings that pesticides increase the risk of skin cancer to those who are regularly exposed.
The researchers identified six pesticides that, with repeated exposure, doubled the risk of skin cancer among farmers and other workers who applied them to crops.
The findings add to evidence suggesting that frequent use of pesticides could raise the risk of melanoma. Rates of the disease have tripled in the United States in the last 30 years, with sun exposure identified as the major cause.
Four of the chemicals – maneb, mancozeb, methyl-parathion and carbaryl – are used in the United States on a variety of crops, including nuts, vegetables and fruits. Two others, benomyl and ethyl-parathion, were voluntarily cancelled by their manufacturers in 2008.
“Most previous melanoma literature has focused on host factors and sun exposure. Our research shows an association between several pesticides and melanoma, providing support for the hypothesis that agricultural chemicals may be another important source of melanoma risk,” according to the report by epidemiologists from University of Iowa, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Cancer Institute.
The findings also may have implications for consumers who use pesticides in their homes or yards. Carbaryl, one of the pesticides linked to skin cancer, is the active ingredient in the insecticide Sevin, which is widely used by consumers to kill pests in gardens and lawns.
The study, published last month in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, examined cancer rates in 56,285 pesticide applicators in Iowa and North Carolina as part of the federal government’s Agricultural Health Study, a large, long-term study of pesticide applicators and their spouses.
Be sure to read the complete details here.
The National Resource Defense Council has a lot of important information that anyone living in farm country should read. This is a full report on all the hazards of using and coexisting with pesticides. I tell you what, you will think about your air, water and surroundings in a different way.
If you are concerned about your water becoming contaminated with pesticides, then purchasing a quality home water filter will insure your home tap water is completely safe for you and your family to drink.
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