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08/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Here we go again: Michigan declares state of emergency after cancer-causing chemical confirmed in the public water supply

The state of Michigan has declared a local state of emergency in the city of Parchment after high levels of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found in the municipal water source there. On July 26, residents were told to stop drinking water after tests showed that the city’s water supply had 1,587 parts […]

06/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Fracking impacts water quality AND quantity downstream, raising concerns for aquatic ecosystems, recreation and drinking water

Studies have been conducted on the effects of fracking on bodies of freshwater, particularly the contamination of water with the oil extracted from the drilling process. One such study has highlighted the potential effects of fracking on the streams in Arkansas, where millions of gallons of water have been sucked up for use in the fracking […]

06/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chemists finally identify the molecule responsible for a carcinogen in recycled wastewater

Thanks to a recent study by California-based chemists, recycled water may become much safer for consumption. The researchers announced that they have tracked down the specific chemical molecule responsible for the creation of a highly potent carcinogen in treated wastewater, according to a ScienceDaily article. Formally known as N-nitrosodimethyalmine, NDMA is a cancer-causing byproduct of […]

04/14/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Glacial rivers could contain fecal matter – you might just be drinking poop-filled water

Rising more than 20,000 feet above sea level, Denali, formerly Mount McKinley, is the tallest mountain in North America and one of the highest mountains in the world. Apart from “tall,” another word that aptly describes this majestic land feature is “cold.” Much of Denali is permanently covered in a white sheet of snow, and […]

11/07/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Big Ag is ruining what ground water they don’t take: Excess nitrogen reaching dangerous levels, study finds

A new study has revealed that big agriculture’s utilization of nitrogen can impact groundwater quality. A team of scientists from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and the Departments of Agroecology and Environmental Science at Aarhus University were able to conclude that when farmers apply more nitrogen to lands than their crops can absorb, […]

05/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

America’s silent crisis: Drinking water may become too expensive for millions of households in the future

Imagine a world where drinking water becomes inaccessible for thousands of people. A disturbing picture, but one that researchers from the Michigan State University claim could be reality a few years down the line. The future cost of water may soon become too pricey for the average American, reported ReadyNutrition.com. In fact, the researchers have […]

04/22/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

63% of Americans are FINALLY concerned with the quality of their drinking water

Drinking water quality is an issue that does not usually get a lot of attention, which is pretty astounding considering the fact that clean water is one of life’s basic necessities. However, the drinking water crisis taking place in Flint, Michigan, has brought this issue to light as concerns mount over plans by the Trump […]

04/18/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

How to easily find a fresh water spring in your state

Water is one of the world’s most precious resources essential to life. Most of us take it for granted that when we turn on a faucet in our home, clean, fresh, drinkable water will flow. In the last several years, however, clean drinking water has almost become a luxury in many states in America. Some […]

04/10/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Dangerous farm pesticides are showing up in America’s drinking water

Despite the numerous debates and widespread outrage against neonicotinoids, research into how these popular insecticides affect environmental and public health is still relatively new. Opinions about their safety are divided. While one site suggests a strong link between neonicotinoid use and local pollinator collapses combined with adverse health effects in other animals, another site, consisting […]

01/10/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Water crisis: Obama’s EPA to approve dramatic increase in limits on radiation exposure allowable in public drinking water

As one of its closing acts before leaving the stage, the Obama administration plans to relax EPA guidelines regarding maximum allowable radiation levels in the nation’s drinking water, increasing them to levels thousands of times above current legal limits. A federal lawsuit filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) led to the release of […]

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