Streams Across the US Contain Potentially Harmful Mix of Chemical Toxins
Dan DeBaun

A new study shows chemical mixtures now being found in streams are much more complex than previously thought and potentially harmful to both aquatic life and human health.

A new study shows chemical mixtures now being found in streams are much more complex than previously thought and potentially harmful to both aquatic life and human health.

Climate Change Will Degrade Drinking Water Quality in the Midwest
Dan DeBaun

Climate change has many different consequences, one of which is that there will be more extreme shifts between droughts and floods, referred to as 'weather whiplash'.

Climate change has many different consequences, one of which is that there will be more extreme shifts between droughts and floods, referred to as 'weather whiplash'.

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Can Your Drinking Water Get Hacked?
Dan DeBaun

Once hackers gain access to a water utility's computer system, they can control factors such as chlorine flow rates and chemical additives ratios in the drinking water.

Once hackers gain access to a water utility's computer system, they can control factors such as chlorine flow rates and chemical additives ratios in the drinking water.

Effect of Road Salt Additives and Alternatives on Aquatic Ecosystems
Dan DeBaun

A recent study by researchers looks at the ecological impacts of additives commonly added to road salt, as well as commonly used alternatives to road salt.

A recent study by researchers looks at the ecological impacts of additives commonly added to road salt, as well as commonly used alternatives to road salt.

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To Add Fluoride or Not to Add Fluoride
Dan DeBaun

Recently, many parts of San Jose, California began water fluoridation, simultaneously as Marshall, Alabama was banning it. So, where does water fluoridation stand in the US?

Recently, many parts of San Jose, California began water fluoridation, simultaneously as Marshall, Alabama was banning it. So, where does water fluoridation stand in the US?

Managing Animal Waste to Prevent Water Contamination
Dan DeBaun

Regardless of whether you are a farmer or homeowner, one can implement small measures to help make the water safer for our community.

Regardless of whether you are a farmer or homeowner, one can implement small measures to help make the water safer for our community.