How Bad Science Led to the False Belief That Dog Feces on the Street is Harmless
Do you ever take a walk through your neighborhood and see dog feces on the street? If so, you may have been told that it’s bad for the environment and for your health. But is this actually true? A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology suggests that the answer may not be so straightforward.
A recent study has found that the health and environmental risks associated with dog feces on the street may not be as bad as previously thought. According to the study, which was published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the concentration of bacteria in the feces is much lower than expected, and the majority of the bacteria present are not harmful to humans. Furthermore, the study found that most of the bacteria that were present were naturally occurring, and not the result of contamination from other sources. This means that while dog feces may still be unpleasant to look at, it may not be as dangerous as once thought.
source: Phys.org