By Dan DeBaun -
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.

Safety Standards of Common Herbicide Chemical (glyphosate) Urgently Need to be Reviewed
Dan DeBaun

Glyphosate — a chemical that is used in many weedkillers — may be detrimental to environmental and public health, and the safety standards regarding its usage are in urgent need...

Glyphosate — a chemical that is used in many weedkillers — may be detrimental to environmental and public health, and the safety standards regarding its usage are in urgent need...

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.

Methane in the Groundwater of Hood and Parker Counties Linked to Natural Sources
Dan DeBaun

A team of researchers have indicated that methane found in drinking water wells at two counties near Fort Worth are likely from naturally occurring gas deposits.

A team of researchers have indicated that methane found in drinking water wells at two counties near Fort Worth are likely from naturally occurring gas deposits.

By Dan DeBaun -
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.