Fire-safety Experts Call for Global Ban on Toxic PFAS-containing Firefighting Foams
Dan DeBaun

Fire-safety officials across the world are urging governments to protect environmental and human health by banning the use of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOAs).

Fire-safety officials across the world are urging governments to protect environmental and human health by banning the use of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOAs).

Scientists Develop a Smartphone Accessory that can Detect Arsenic in Drinking Water
Dan DeBaun

A newly developed device that connects to a smartphone could prevent millions of water consumers around the world from drinking arsenic contaminated water that could be harmful to their health.

A newly developed device that connects to a smartphone could prevent millions of water consumers around the world from drinking arsenic contaminated water that could be harmful to their health.

Our US Schools Are Failing Lead Water Tests
Dan DeBaun

According to report by Environment America, many schools across the nation are failing to protect their students from being exposed to drinking water contaminated with lead..

According to report by Environment America, many schools across the nation are failing to protect their students from being exposed to drinking water contaminated with lead..

Dan DeBaun

A recent study has found US waterways have become increasingly salty, as well as more alkaline, due to runoff from fertilizers, road deicing, and other salty inputs released into waterways

A recent study has found US waterways have become increasingly salty, as well as more alkaline, due to runoff from fertilizers, road deicing, and other salty inputs released into waterways

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Water Safety Guidelines for PFAS Vary Depending on Where you Live
Dan DeBaun

In an effort to address the widespread public health issue related to contamination of drinking water sources known as PFAS, a recent study has found that individual states are recommending...

In an effort to address the widespread public health issue related to contamination of drinking water sources known as PFAS, a recent study has found that individual states are recommending...

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does running your faucet reduce lead concentrations in water
Dan DeBaun

Running your faucet before drinking is not a reliable way to reduce lead. A peer-reviewed study of 376 New Orleans homes found that flushing for the commonly recommended 30 to...

Running your faucet before drinking is not a reliable way to reduce lead. A peer-reviewed study of 376 New Orleans homes found that flushing for the commonly recommended 30 to...