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Fungi Can Be Present in Drinking Water

Most molds (fungi) grow on land- although most grow best in wet indoor or outdoor environments.  Molds can also be present in water and liquid foods like milk and juice.  Other studies have reported significant levels of mold in well water.  A recent Australian reported finding significant levels of viable (live) molds in municipal drinking water.  Molds collected in the water include Cladosporium, Fusarium, Aspergillus and Penicillium.

This study was published in the April 2010 International Journal of Research in Public Health.  Much more research is needed on molds which are present in water supplies.                                    

 

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4 Dogs Mom
# 4 Dogs Mom
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:09 AM
I had a wake up call a few weeks ago with bottled water.

I have a five gallon container I keep my store bought water, 'CRYSTAL GEYSER', in for about four years. A few weeks ago the water tasted odd but in examining the water it looked clear. Even so I didn't drink anymore of it but kept it to water my herbs as I typically do. The next day the herbs began to die. HELLO! So I dumped the water and when I looked at the bottom I saw the greenish fungus at the bottom. Since the container had a greenish tint to it I couldn't see it through the glass.

I cleaned the container out with soap and water and then with Grapefruit Seed Extract. Is this sufficient?

Do you know about Grapefruit Seed Extract or know of something better?
I use it for everything from cleaning veggies to ridding my dogs of parisites and keeping their water lean.

Do I need to see a doctor or take something to work against something harmful to my system?

I tape your show every day so I don't miss it and have told everyone I know about the interesting things you have to say about the harmfulness of fungus.

Thank you for all your efforts

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