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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 days ago
UK news

Kaliyah may have died trying to retrieve a lost shoe from the Thames, court told

Kaliyah Coa's tragic death highlights concerns about water safety and the responsibilities of those overseeing recreational areas.
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water amid health safety concerns and scrutiny over fluoridation.
OMG science
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water

Nearly 100 million Americans are at risk of exposure to unregulated chemicals in drinking water, especially communities of color.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Statewide fluoride ban for tap water passes in Florida. What's next in Miami?

Florida may soon ban local fluoridation practices despite strong support from health organizations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

L.A. mayor demands more testing after lead is found in Watts drinking water

Lead-tainted water found in Watts raises health concerns for residents; Mayor calls for further testing and action from housing and water authorities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Keep Fluoride in New York Water? Mayor Adams Hesitates, Then Weighs In.

Fluoridation of New York City tap water faces scrutiny and political opposition despite being recognized as a significant public health measure since 1965.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr. plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water

Kennedy plans to stop CDC's fluoride recommendations and forms a task force to address concerns over water fluoridation.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water amid health safety concerns and scrutiny over fluoridation.
OMG science
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water

Nearly 100 million Americans are at risk of exposure to unregulated chemicals in drinking water, especially communities of color.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Statewide fluoride ban for tap water passes in Florida. What's next in Miami?

Florida may soon ban local fluoridation practices despite strong support from health organizations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

L.A. mayor demands more testing after lead is found in Watts drinking water

Lead-tainted water found in Watts raises health concerns for residents; Mayor calls for further testing and action from housing and water authorities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Keep Fluoride in New York Water? Mayor Adams Hesitates, Then Weighs In.

Fluoridation of New York City tap water faces scrutiny and political opposition despite being recognized as a significant public health measure since 1965.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr. plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water

Kennedy plans to stop CDC's fluoride recommendations and forms a task force to address concerns over water fluoridation.
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#health-risks
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows

Climate change increases the risk of virus exposure due to extreme weather, leading to untreated sewage discharge into water bodies.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows

Climate change increases the risk of virus exposure due to extreme weather, leading to untreated sewage discharge into water bodies.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
more#health-risks
#drowning
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Canada news

Teenager drowns in N.H. lake

A teenager drowned after a canoe overturned in Governors Lake, New Hampshire, despite efforts to search for him.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Urgent warning about open water after boy tragically drowns in Beckenham

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of open water swimming, prompting police warnings about safety.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

Izaiah Smit: Boy, 15, who died while swimming in Beckenham Place Park named as heartbroken friends pay tribute

A teenage boy named Izaiah Smith tragically died after swimming in a lake in south London, raising concerns about water safety.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Canada news

Teenager drowns in N.H. lake

A teenager drowned after a canoe overturned in Governors Lake, New Hampshire, despite efforts to search for him.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Urgent warning about open water after boy tragically drowns in Beckenham

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of open water swimming, prompting police warnings about safety.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

Izaiah Smit: Boy, 15, who died while swimming in Beckenham Place Park named as heartbroken friends pay tribute

A teenage boy named Izaiah Smith tragically died after swimming in a lake in south London, raising concerns about water safety.
more#drowning
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Kayaker missing on Oregon river identified as California man

A 20-year-old kayaker, Marcelus Rodriguez, tragically died after going over a waterfall in Oregon's Willamette River.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Palisades water supply cleared for drinking as Bass touts speed of fire recovery

Pacific Palisades residents can safely use water again after two months, a significant speed in recovery post-wildfire.
Public health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts reveal if tap or bottled water is safer from toxic chemicals

Bottled water may be less safe than tap water, which is better regulated and contains fewer harmful microplastics.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Fixing the lead problem in OUSD will be costly. Where will the district find the money?

Oakland Unified School District faces a dual crisis: a budget deficit and a costly lead contamination issue affecting school water sources.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Health

Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses

Splash pads often lack adequate regulations, leading to health risks, especially associated with chlorine-resistant pathogens like Cryptosporidium.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago
San Francisco

Teen dies after 2 jet skis collide at popular NorCal lake

A teen died in a jet ski collision at Shasta Lake, emphasizing the risks associated with water sports.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
OMG science

Probe at German military base finds no evidence that the water supply was tampered with

The investigation revealed no tampering with the drinking water at the Wahn barracks, ensuring the safety of the facility.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Parenting

Opinion: Teaching your kids to swim this summer? Steer clear of floaties

Floaties provide a false sense of security and can increase the risk of accidental drowning by creating a vertical drowning position for children.
fromCbsnews
10 months ago
New York City

High rip current risk today at New York beaches. Officials say stay out of the water.

New York's south-facing beaches face high rip current risk, urging caution and alertness for swimmers.
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