A recent study from Sweden suggests that a common method of disinfecting drinking water may pose serious health risks. Researchers found that chemical byproducts formed during chlorination could increase the risk of bladder cancer by 33% and colorectal cancer by 15%. The Role of Trihalomethanes in Public Water Systems The study, published in Environmental Health … Read more
A groundbreaking study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has identified a significant connection between PFAS contamination in drinking water and a range of rare cancers. The research, published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, is the first to examine this relationship across the U.S. on a large scale. PFAS, … Read more
Millions of Americans unknowingly consume tap water tainted with harmful, unregulated chemicals, according to a new study by the Silent Spring Institute. Researchers found over 97 million people in the United States have been exposed to contaminants that pose potential health risks, highlighting a growing concern about water quality nationwide. What Are the Contaminants? The … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expanded its Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to include nine additional “forever chemicals.” This move is aimed at increasing transparency and helping communities monitor the release of these persistent substances into their environments. What Are Forever Chemicals? Forever chemicals, technically referred to as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic … Read more
PFAS Contamination Extends to Homegrown Produce A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has revealed alarming levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in fruits and vegetables grown near the Chemours Fayetteville Works Plant in North Carolina. The findings highlight an additional pathway of human … Read more
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in Virginia Beach has begun notifying residents about the potential presence of lead in private water service lines as part of a compliance effort with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Revised Lead and Copper Rule. The City has mapped all known public and private water service line materials, accessible … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could play a critical role in reshaping America’s health policies if Donald Trump returns to the White House, with a major focus on addressing chronic disease and reevaluating the safety of public water supplies. In a recent interview with NBC News, Kennedy outlined his vision to tackle what he considers an … Read more
Contaminated groundwater in parts of North Carolina may take more than 40 years to flush out harmful chemicals known as PFAS, according to a recent study from North Carolina State University. The findings highlight the persistent threat posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Cumberland and Bladen counties, with significant implications for residents and … Read more
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States, recently experienced a significant cyberattack. The New Jersey-based company, which serves over 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations, disclosed the breach on Monday. The attack prompted the company to halt its billing system as a precautionary measure. Immediate … Read more
An unsettling revelation is shaking the foundations of American agriculture. For decades, a government-endorsed fertilizer has quietly poisoned farmlands with hazardous chemicals, threatening both farmers and the broader food chain. A new investigation has uncovered that municipal sewage, commonly referred to as “black sludge” and widely used as fertilizer, contains dangerous levels of PFAS, a … Read more