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President's Infrastructure Package Addresses Lead in Both Homes and Schools

by Aaron Weber|April 9, 2021

President Biden has released his bold infrastructure package, which basically declares war on lead in drinking water, both in our homes and our schools, at a cost of $45 billion. Biden...

EPA Indicates Intention To Regulate Certain PFAS In Drinking Water

by Aaron Weber|March 5, 2021

Categories: Water Contamination

The EPA is moving towards establishing a drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS, and has stated that it is considering avenues for regulating additional groups of PFAS under the Safe Drinking...

Luke Air Force Base distributes bottled water after drinking water samples show high levels of "forever chemicals"

by Aaron Weber|February 24, 2021

Categories: Water Contamination

A massive water distribution site is being set up in the West Valley for families who live and work near Luke Air Force Base after drinking water samples showed higher than allowed levels of...

Hacker increased chemical level at Florida water treatment plant to "dangerous levels"

by Aaron Weber|February 8, 2021

Categories: Water Contamination

A hacker gained access to Oldsmar's water treatment plant, bumping the sodium hydroxide in the water to a "dangerous" level, according to Pinellas County's sheriff.

In a press conference...

Texas to Test "Thousands" of Elementary Schools for Lead and Copper in Drinking Water

by Aaron Weber|February 1, 2021

Categories: Water Contamination

Texas will soon begin a program to test drinking water in thousands of elementary schools and child care facilities across the state following an update to federal standards on lead and copper...

Scientists seek evidence that ‘forever chemicals’ hinder COVID-19 vaccines

by Aaron Weber|December 18, 2020

Categories: Water Contamination

A public health expert urged people not to jump to conclusions about any links between COVID-19 and PFAS “forever chemicals” even though federal authorities are looking into whether...