Mail Online5 days agoOMG scienceDoctor reveals why he NEVER drinks from a plastic water bottleDr. Saurabh Sethi advocates against using plastic water bottles due to toxic nanoplastics, suggesting stainless steel containers instead. [ more ]
www.npr.org1 month agoHealthEPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking waterEPA sets new drinking water standards to limit PFAS chemicals for the first time. PFAS chemicals, known as 'forever chemicals,' pose risks to human health and the environment. [ more ]
www.npr.org1 month agoChicagoLead in the drinking water is still a problem in the U.S. especially in ChicagoLead exposure through old lead service lines is a pervasive issue affecting many U.S. cities, especially impacting Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. Limited testing and awareness contribute to the challenge of identifying and addressing lead exposure risks in homes. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times2 days agoLos Angeles14,000 gallons of raw sewage spill onto L.A. County beaches, forcing closureApproximately 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage led to beach closures in Los Angeles County, with officials urging people to avoid the water and wet sand. [ more ]
SFGATE1 month agoLos Angeles'Avoid water contact' at all LA County beaches, officials warnAvoid water contact for 72 hours after rainstorms to prevent illness. Check with public health officials for beach advisories after heavy rainfalls. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle3 weeks agoBrooklynThere's a basketbal power brewing in Clinton HillBe cautious of potential spread of something in water in Clinton Hill. [ more ]
Kqed1 month agoCaliforniaTwo California National Parks Rank As Most Polluted In The Country | KQEDHuman-caused air pollution threatens national parks, particularly in California. Water in Red Bluff contains high levels of 'Forever Chemicals'. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee4 months agoCalifornia'Out there alone': Madera County homeowners forced to live with contaminated waterHidden Lake Estates community in Madera County has been under a building moratorium since 2009 due to water contamination. Residents who bought homes in Hidden Lake Estates were not informed about the water issues when they purchased their properties. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee4 months agoCaliforniaCalifornia homeowners forced to live with contaminated water. 'Why are we paying?'Residents of Hidden Lake Estates in Madera County were never informed about the water contamination issues before purchasing their homes. The community has been under a building moratorium since 2009 due to the failure of the treatment plant to provide good-quality water. [ more ]
Time Out London1 month agoLondonThe River Thames is apparently the UK's 'worst place' for sewage in the waterHigh levels of E. coli found in the River Thames near Putney Bridge. London facing sewage scandal with concerns over water pollution. [ more ]
Independent.ie3 months agoEU data protectionIreland convicted in EU court over unsafe drinking water tainted by chemical linked to cancerThe majority of water supplies in Ireland have been brought up to standard since the case began. The Environmental Protection Agency emphasizes that the issue of contaminated water supplies should remain a priority. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com3 months agoPublic health400 dead, 10,000 sick as cholera outbreak grips ZambiaZambia is experiencing a major cholera outbreak, with over 400 deaths and 10,000 infections. Schools have been ordered to remain shut and a soccer stadium has been converted into a treatment facility. [ more ]
Mail Online4 months agoOMG scienceAverage bottle of water contains 240,000 pieces of toxic nanoplasticsPlastic bottles of water contain hundreds of thousands of toxic nanoparticles. Nanoplastics found in plastic bottles can enter the bloodstream and brain and carry harmful chemicals. [ more ]