EPA

New data shows toxic chemicals in NYC tap water

Photograph: Courtesy CC/Wikimedia Commons/ Darwin Bell New York City praises the quality of its tap water as "world-renowned," but a…

7 years ago

One-Third of Americans’ Drinking Water May Be Deregulated by EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency is poised to dismantle the federal clean water rule, which protects waterways that provide drinking water…

7 years ago

Radioactive Waste Still Flooding Columbia River, EPA Says

Columbia River in Hanford Reach National Monument, Washington. (Photo via Department of Energy) Kennewick, Wash. (CN) Groundwater contaminated with radioactive…

7 years ago

PFCs Found To Contaminate Water Supplies For 15 Million People

A new study highlights the scope of drinking water contamination by perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in the U.S. The study released…

7 years ago

Arizonians’ Thyroid Problems May Be Linked To Perchlorate In Drinking Water

Perchlorate contamination of drinking water may be the source of thyroid problems among Arizona residents. Arizona has more perchlorate contamination…

8 years ago