As a rule, recommendations for re -use of plastic polycarbonate gallons are used only up to 40 times, or about 1 year of use. If more than this, the gall -up material may experience micro damage, which then trigger the release of harmful chemical compounds, namely Bisphenol A (BPA) in drinking water. Recently, BPA has become a problem because its effect can disrupt the hormonal system of the body if it accumulates in the long term.
David also emphasized that improper processing and distribution contributed to the state of gallons for the re -gallons (Galan). He said that about 75 percent of the gallons were delivered using a pickupa, which forced him to influence direct sunlight, which accelerated material damage. In addition, the process of washing in many warehouses of drinking water is still used by solid detergents and rough brushes that are at risk of scratching the surface in gallon and increasing the potential for the decay of BPA into drinking water.
“The problem is that BPA does not cause sudden pain. The damage is slow, but the effect accumulates. We drink water every day unconsciously, even if the risk increases at the age to Gallon. That is why we should not use Ganula, ”David explained.
According to the Central Statistical Agency (BPS), about 40% of Indonesian people or about 111 million people rely on Gallon’s drinking water as the main source of water. Seeing this condition, KKI called on the government to immediately formulate the strict rules related to the age limit of Gallon for Re -re -re -Handling and safe processing standards.
“Safe drinking water should not bring hidden risk to our health,” David said.
