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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Public health

Sewage in drinking water blamed for deaths of at least 10 people in India's cleanest city'

Sewage-contaminated drinking water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area caused multiple deaths and hundreds of illnesses after sewage seeped into the municipal water supply.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Urgent do not drink' warning issued for tap water in UK region

A boil order has been issued for tap water in certain Yorkshire areas due to potential bacterial contamination.
#pfas
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Environment
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Rivers Turn Bright Orange in Alaska

Thawing permafrost in Alaska releases rust-colored iron into rivers, turning them orange and signaling rapid Arctic warming that threatens ecosystems, people, and global climate.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

The Age of Water: How radioactivity is costing lives in a Mexican town

A Mexican town's groundwater became highly radioactive due to depleted aquifers and corporate agriculture, causing child cancer deaths and sparking a fight for clean water.
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Arc Raiders A Toxic Trail Quest Guide

The first step to completing A Toxic Trail in Arc Raiders is to head back to the drain where you previously found the barrel for the Source of the Contamination quest. This barrel can be found outside the Water Treatment Center on the Dam Battlegrounds map by approaching from the north via the swamp. Check the map below for the exact spot.
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#oil-spill
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Amazon Data Center Linked to Cluster of Rare Cancers

Doherty's story began when he noticed a rise in bizarre medical conditions among the county's 45,000 residents, linked to toxins in the local water. Working with the county health office, the rancher-turned-official began a survey of 70 wells throughout his jurisdiction - 68 of which, his testing found, violated the federal limit for nitrates in drinking water. Of the first 30 homes he visited, Doherty told RS that 25 residents had recently had miscarriages, while six had lost a kidney.
Environment
Food & drink
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French court says Perrier can be sold as 'natural mineral water'

A French court ruled Perrier may continue labeling and selling its beverage as "natural mineral water", rejecting a consumer group's claim of misleading labeling.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gaza's water turns deadly as Israel's genocide leaves toxic aftermath

Environmental devastation from Israel's war on Gaza has rendered homes uninhabitable and contaminated farmlands and water, posing lethal health risks to displaced Palestinians.
Public health
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Wealthy Tahoe town faces 'high potential' of fecal matter contamination

Incline Village's water system suffered a pressure loss creating high potential fecal contamination; residents must boil water and expect intermittent shut-offs.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Action demanded over toxic forever chemicals' in UK water supplies

Forever chemicals have been detected at potentially harmful levels in untreated drinking water sources serving over six million people, prompting 23 enforcement notices.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Ticking environmental bomb': Water crisis worsens in Russia-annexed Donbas

Millions in Donbas face severe water shortages and toxic contamination after conflict-damaged infrastructure and uncontrolled mining.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Gold, greed, poison: How miners pollute Mozambique's rivers DW 09/16/2025

Illegal and informal gold mining in Manica uses mercury, cyanide, and arsenic, contaminating rivers and drinking-water sources and prompting government crackdowns and company reviews.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Spanish legal case leads fight against livestock pollution DW 09/11/2025

Industrial pig farming in Galicia has caused severe nitrate pollution, foul odors, contaminated drinking water, and ecosystem degradation that harms human health and wildlife.
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Environment
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Trump's Coal-Friendly EPA Rolls Back Rules Meant to Prevent Water Contamination

Delays in reporting and monitoring extend the timeline for coal ash cleanup efforts.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Anglian Water fined record 1.42m for contaminating water supply

Anglian Water was fined £1.42 million for serious contamination of the water supply affecting 1.3 million people.
Unapproved materials used in tanks led to water supply contamination, with major management failures identified.
Portland food
fromeuronews
7 months ago

Video. Chemical spill in Brazil park dyes geese, kills fish

A dye leak has contaminated a local stream, harming wildlife and posing environmental risks.
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
7 months ago

Massive pipeline spill seeps toward Colorado's Animas River - High Country News

A significant gasoline spill poses a serious threat to water quality and the environment near the Southern Ute Reservation, raising health concerns.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Massive sewage spill leaves Long Island harbor 'green' as locals told to stay away

A sewage spill in Port Jefferson Harbor prompts health warnings and precautions for locals.
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