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Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to…

5 days ago
Drought-driven water pollution hits California Latino communities hardDrought-driven water pollution hits California Latino communities hard

Drought-driven water pollution hits California Latino communities hard

Drought-driven drinking water contamination is disproportionately affecting members of California’s Latino communities, a new study has found. Among the pollutants…

7 months ago
San Mateo County schools’ drinking water contaminated with nitrateSan Mateo County schools’ drinking water contaminated with nitrate

San Mateo County schools’ drinking water contaminated with nitrate

Image from October shows a beaker filled with water from the faucet at Pescadero Middle/High School in Pescadero, Calif. KGO-TV…

1 year ago

Safe drinking water remains out of reach for many Californians

An estimated 370,000 Californians rely on drinking water that may contain high levels of arsenic, nitrate or hexavalent chromium, and…

3 years ago
Environmental group: Iowa’s waterway cleanup plan could take 22,000 yearsEnvironmental group: Iowa’s waterway cleanup plan could take 22,000 years

Environmental group: Iowa’s waterway cleanup plan could take 22,000 years

The Iowa Environmental Council is working to improve water quality in Iowa’s lakes, including West Okoboji Lake, shown here. (Photo…

4 years ago