Orthodox worries about crustaceans in NY drinking water

[kirkjobsluder]

The news that NYC drinking water is loaded with microscopic arthropods is causing concern from some orthodox jews: http://tinyurl.com/2phkj

[Thalia]

A milimeter in length- that seems hardly "microscopic".

I wonder if this could pose a problem to people allergic to shellfish?

On the otherhand, it shows how it can be impossible to uphold strict dietary standards.