rural water safety

PFAS Found in Most Virginia Well Water

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Old well pump in rural Virginia with overlaid text "Most VA Wells Contaminated"

CLIFF NOTES● PFAS were detected in nearly all tested private wells across rural Virginia.● Contamination was found even outside municipal water systems.● Long-term exposure remains a concern despite generally low detected levels.● Private wells are not subject to the same monitoring as public systems.● Regular testing and filtration help reduce household risk.   Across Virginia, … Read more

Study Says Dog Water May Contains Dangerous Metals

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Corgi drinking water from a metal bowl marked with a poison symbol

In homes scattered across rural America, the tap water may appear clear and harmless. But a new study warns that this appearance can be dangerously misleading—especially for the dogs lapping it up. Researchers from Virginia Tech have revealed that two out of every three dogs in their survey drank well water containing unsafe levels of … Read more