21 episodes
Water Guy Podcast/Radio Show Paul Gianos
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- Health & Fitness
Originally these episodes were recorded for our one-hour weekly radio show, airing on 101.7 FM in Richmond, VA. That format didn't allow for folks to hear it unless they caught it live, and we have built the library of them so everyone can listen at their leisure. The content is designed for our local water but applies to most of the US. We discuss private well, community well, and municipal water supplies as well as common contaminants found in each. Some examples are: Chlorine, Chloramine, Hardness, Silica, Manganese, Iron, Pathogens, PH and TDS, but we continue to expand our content as we see new problems. if yo want to hear about anything specific, please comment or visit our website at KineticoRichmond.com!
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EP 21 Radio Active
It is estimated that over 51% of Americans have radioactive elements in their water. We discussed where we see a significant amount, like California and Texas, and how it is getting there. We dig into natural and man made sources and finally what can be done to protect you and your family from these invisible contaminants.
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EP20 April Showers
The 18 inch of rain in the Richmond winter set a record, beating 1936 - 37 by one point 13 inches. All this water has changed our well and surface water significantly and we discussed some of these in detail.
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Ep19 Chlorine in Water, explained in an interesting way!
We discussed the importance of clean drinking water and chlorines roll and ensuring safety. A brief history of water chlorination since 1774. Chicago was the first in 1908, then New Jersey.We explain how it works and the types of chlorine compounds used. The diseases it has controlled have been significant. We discussed alternative methods, success stone and challenges faced. Finally, the 1993 crypto outbreak in Milwaukee WI is mentioned.
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EP18 The Fluoride Debate
In 1945 fluoride was first used. 1962 the USPHS (United States Public Health Service)) said that the 0.7-1.2mg/L ideal but this was adjusted in 2015 to 0.7. Currently the EPA's (enforceable) MCL is 4.0 mainly for Skeletal Fluorosis risks but theirSMCL is 2.0 for dental fluorosis which is usually permanent cosmetic tooth damage.76 out of 85 human studies showed decreased IQ from elevated exposure.Many municipalities have stopped flouridation altogether as increasin...
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EP17 Super Bowl Bad, VA Style
As the knowledge about the dangers of PFAs contamination grows, many begin to wonder how this happened to us? Whether its on a wide spread scale with new EPA measures and testing, or here locally with concerned citizens, PFAs is here to stay, FOREVER. Join the Water Guy as he digs into local PFAs contamination and its long history of use in the Richmond area.
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EP16 "P" Is For Pools
This episode we dig into some interesting facts about pools. If you are considering getting one or simply using one, this episode brings up some questions you might consider.