arsenic in drinking water

Pregnant Women Warned Over Arsenic in Tap Water

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Pregnant woman drinks water while looking out her front window with an arsenic warning

CLIFF NOTES● Arsenic poses risks during pregnancy.● Long-term exposure is linked to birth defects.● Some systems meet legal but not health limits.● Private wells are vulnerable.● Filtration reduces exposure.   Rising Concerns About Arsenic and Maternal Health A major national study has triggered warnings for pregnant women regarding arsenic in drinking water—an element long-known to … Read more

Heart Disease Linked to Arsenic in Drinking Water

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U.S. map showing estimated population exposed to arsenic levels above 10 µg/L in drinking water by county.

New research suggests that even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, challenging current federal limits and raising concerns over the safety of water supplies across the United States. Arsenic Exposure and Heart Disease This study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, is the first to analyze the effects … Read more