Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
The tests provide a sense of just how widespread PFAS are in water systems and where. The EPA has taken over 22,500 samples ...
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Public Water Supply Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks
The distribution system, which is a critical component of every drinking water utility, constitutes a significant management challenge from both an operational and public health standpoint. This first ...
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Is there too much fluoride in drinking water? New report raises questions
adding new evidence in the long-simmering debate over adding fluoride to public drinking water systems. The report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicity Program ...
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Who's to blame for PFAS in our drinking water? Here's what hundreds of cities say
Thousands of public drinking water systems began sampling last year for PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in the Environmental Protection Agency’s largest-ever effort to monitor ...
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Water and Wastewater Cybersecurity: Top Takeaways for Special District Leaders
The U.S. water sector spans 153,000 public drinking water systems, and over 16,000 wastewater treatment systems. While contamination and physical attacks remain concerns, the rise of cyberattacks ...
City of Zavalla Public Water System issues boil water notice
The City of Zavalla Public Water System has issued a boil notice due to a water leak. The city has said they are working to ...
California Water Service announces upcoming infrastructure upgrades to Salinas' water system
The California Water Service has announced it is working on major infrastructure upgrades to Salinas' water system over the ...
Mohawk Valley Water Authority asking for public’s help
To help their survey along, the Water Authority is asking for assistance from customers whose service line has been ...
Where does our tap water come from in South Florida and is it safe to drink?
“What you flush today, you drink tomorrow,” said Professor Naresh Kumar, who is a University of Miami Public Health professor ...
Boil water notice for Navarro Mills community public water systems
Due to a water line break at NW CR 2170 and NW CR 2160, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Navarro Mills Water Supply Corporation public wate ...
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Tap water is generally safe to drink. But contamination can occur.
"Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites can also contaminate our drinking water ... have systems in place to address problems quickly – including regulatory oversight, public ...
Water main break prompts boil notice for some Nacogdoches residents
This notice has been issued due to a main water break on an 4″ line on CR 820 of the water system, the Texas Commission on ...