New Law Reminds me of the PO4 Battle in my Tank!

Thought this was very interesting and relates to our tanks and issues with phosphates.

Washington state enacted a law that requires the use of low phosphate dish washing detergent to help reduce water pollution. Only low phosphate detergent can be sold. 15 other states followed.

Just thought this was interesting since we are always battling phosphates in our tanks for the health of the livestock. Well, at least I am! : I like when my tank can relate to bigger issues.

 

phosphate rich washing detergent is the leading cause of pollution to the Great Lakes... which in turn causes massive amounts of acid rain in the surrounding areas
just a little FYI lol

 

Oh dear! I hope my tank doesn't make some acid rain fall in my living room!

 

already banned in quebec!

 

I can finally clean my tank's socks without worry!!!

bout time they did this. bout time we did this... (I'm guessing TX isn't one of the states that followed suit)

 

I don't know all sixteen states, I just know about Oregon and Washington. Idaho is not enacting the law, so people from Oregon and Washington are going to drive to Idaho to get the detergent they want. Is it that big of a deal?! LOL Maybe I'm not in love enough with my detergent.

 

there is almost no benefits to having phosphates in detergent, just like freon in AC units. the eco alternatives are just as good once the technology/chemistry is ironed out. sure they cost a bit more but we save in the long run. imagine the amount of phosban it would take to clean up the great lakes. give BRS a call and ask about a reactor for 400 trillion gallons, id love to see that quote =)

 

what's on par with freon in ac units? It's 96 outside, feels like 102, and 72 in my house. It's not even to the hot part of summer yet.

when i hop in my car, same thing, though I tend to keep that at 68.

curious what you have in mind when you say that.

 

do you just mean the difference between R-22 and R-410a? We call both of those freon the way we call all tissue kleenex.

 

I doubt South Dakota will join in anytime soon. Ag waste and run off from treated fields are allowed to flow to alot of creeks, ponds and rivers. I know there are laws and regulations in place but I've never read of a warning or fine being issued.