chromium 6

CAL MATTERS: California sets nation’s first water standard for cancer-causing contaminantCAL MATTERS: California sets nation’s first water standard for cancer-causing contaminant

CAL MATTERS: California sets nation’s first water standard for cancer-causing contaminant

Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical,…

11 months ago

California wildfires could be transforming natural metals into cancer-causing compounds

Wildfires in parts of the U.S. West may be transforming a benign form of chromium into its cancer-causing counterpart —…

1 year ago
Cancer-causing metal found in drinking water across N.J.Cancer-causing metal found in drinking water across N.J.

Cancer-causing metal found in drinking water across N.J.

Nearly 200 million Americans, including many in New Jersey, have tap water that contains a toxin that can cause cancer…

6 years ago
Erin Brockovich is warning about an emerging drinking-water crisis in the USAErin Brockovich is warning about an emerging drinking-water crisis in the USA

Erin Brockovich is warning about an emerging drinking-water crisis in the USA

Here’s how she recommends you protect yourself. Erin Brockovich, who some of you know as the woman who fought against…

6 years ago
New water tests in Houston find cancer-causing chromium 6New water tests in Houston find cancer-causing chromium 6

New water tests in Houston find cancer-causing chromium 6

HOUSTON - The numbers are in and there's no denying it: People in Houston are drinking chromium 6. Scientists agree…

6 years ago