Silent Spring Institute

Elevated Nitrate Levels Found in Millions of Americans’ Drinking Water

Photo: Steve Johnson / Flickr Public water systems serving more than 5.6 million Americans contain concentrations of nitrate at levels…

6 years ago

Septic systems are a major source of emerging contaminants in drinking water

Credit: Silent Spring Institute A new analysis shows that septic systems in the United States routinely discharge pharmaceuticals, consumer product…

7 years ago