Regarding the water column that has continued to erupt from the forest in Oshamambe, Hokkaido, since the 8th of this month, the town is presumed to be "hot spring water", and although arsenic was detected, the amount is not harmful to the human body. We have published the results of our investigation.
In the forest on the site of Iyu Shrine in Oshamambe Town, a water column reaching a height of about 30 meters suddenly sprang up on the 8th of this month, and continued on the 22nd of this month.
Oshamanbe-cho collected water and asked an external inspection agency to investigate the ingredients, and announced the results on the 22nd.
According to this, the water is estimated to be "hot spring water" with a water temperature of 21.5 degrees, and although arsenic was detected, it is not a value that is harmful to the human body.
However, since it is a salt spring, salt damage may occur, and brown or black coloring may occur because it contains a lot of iron and manganese.
On the other hand, residents nearby have complained that they cannot sleep because of the noise from the water column. That's it.
In response to the results of this survey, the town of Oshamambe said, ``We are relieved that it will not have an impact on the human body. is.