324 contaminants found in drinking water systems across US

324 contaminants found in drinking water systems across US: Research
A survey of nearly 50,000 water networks nationwide revealed a staggering 324 different contaminants flowing out of American taps — with detectable levels of various pollutants showing up in
Millions of Americans drinking contaminated tap water
A new Environmental Working Group (EWG) report has revealed that millions of Americans are consuming tap water contaminated with harmful chemicals, heavy m
Millions of Americans exposed to contaminated drinking water: Report
Millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with harmful chemicals, heavy metals and radioactive substances, according to a report published Wednesday.
Study finds hundreds of contaminants in U.S. drinking water
A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, a senior science analyst at the nonprofit,
Over 300 Contaminants Found In Drinking Water Across The US
The contaminants include toxic "forever chemicals," as well as volatile organic compounds that can cause numerous health issues.
The truth about American drinking water: Report shows widespread presence of hazardous chemicals
A new report reveals that tap water is delivering harmful chemicals like PFAS (“forever chemicals”), heavy metals, and radioactive substances to millions of Americans.
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Researchers uncover new method to extract dangerous substance from drinking water — and it could save society billions every year
"Our study presents a versatile platform." Researchers uncover new method to extract dangerous substance from drinking water ...
Most Massachusetts residents have fluoride in drinking water. Is it really good for us?
Whether to add fluoride to tap water is a local decision left to municipalities. About 62% of Massachusetts residents live in a town with fluoridated drinking water. Many who don't have fluoridated ...
Novel carbon-based materials can remove hazardous 'forever chemicals' in water
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a diverse group of synthetic chemicals, are commonly used in numerous ...
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I’m allergic to WATER and 39 other substances – getting caught in rain makes me want to scrape my skin off with a knife
A TEENAGE girl who's allergic to WATER and 39 other substances says getting caught in the rain makes her want to "scrape my skin off with a knife". The extreme reactions can cause her throat to ...
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PFAS: East Berlin water authority issues notice on elevated levels of 'forever chemicals'
Such levels, according to an Evening Sun review of drinking water sampling data, were the highest found in Adams County during the first year of sampling for the chemicals. "We are taking this issue ...
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News on liquid water
When Earth first formed, it was too hot to retain ice. This means all the water on our planet must have originated from extraterrestrial sources. Studies of ancient terrestrial rocks suggest ...