First off, most of us know that the flood waters in New Orleans are a toxic nightmare.  I dont think that is open for debate.  Anyone want to debate that?

Ok, they are deadly.  And the EPA has confirmed it (DOH!)

Floodwaters in New Orleans contain bacteria associated with sewage that are at least 10 times higher than acceptable safety levels, making direct contact by rescue workers and remaining residents dangerous, the first government tests confirmed Wednesday.

See?  The EPA says it, and along with the bacteria, I for one am not going to be doing a taste test as there is gas, oil and other contaminates.  But then, the EPA says this:

Also found in the first round of testing were elevated lead levels, a risk if people, particularly children, were to drink the water.

Excuuussseee me?  If you drink it?  If you drink it, the least of your worries is going to be lead poisoning!

With all the death and misery that Katrina left, leave it to a government agency to say something totally stupid!

"Here son, have some nice Fresh water from New Orleans!  I promise you the lead wont kill you!"