Tag: Pollution, Water
Two-Thirds of U.S. Water Systems Contain Uranium
Even at low concentrations, uranium, a radioactive metal, is an important risk factor for chronic diseases
Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
New, tougher limits to be imposed by the EPA are expected to be finalized by 2024
Lake Jackson, Texas, Lifts Boil-Water Notice Triggered by Parasite
Notice lifted after disinfectant levels in drinking water were documented to be above the state requirements
Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Tap Water of Lake Jackson, Texas
Infection can occur when Naegleria fowleri-contaminated water enters body through the nose
Michigan to Pay $600 Million to Flint Water Crisis Victims
Residents exposed to lead-tainted tap water after officials switched the water supply six years ago
Microplastics Detected in Human Stool Samples
Nine plastic types detected in stool samples from eight healthy volunteers
Nitrate Pollution of Tap Water May Cause Thousands of Cancer Cases
Annual nitrate-attributable cases of CRC, ovarian, thyroid, kidney, bladder cancer ranged from 2,300 to 12,594
8 More U.S. Communities to Be Assessed for PFAS Toxin Exposure
Assessments will lay groundwork for future study of the health effects of perfluoroalkyl, polyfluoroalkyl
Risks Posed by Spreading Oil and Gas Wastewater on Roads
Nearly all of the metals from these wastewaters leach from the roads after rain events
Drinking Water Turned Off in All Detroit’s Public Schools
Decision made 'out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of students and employees'
