Do we Really Need to Disinfect Drinking Water?
Dan DeBaun

Some countries like the Netherlands do not use disinfectants for treating water like the US and the UK do. Do the Dutch have it right?

Some countries like the Netherlands do not use disinfectants for treating water like the US and the UK do. Do the Dutch have it right?

Watershed Biogeochemistry is Influenced by Stormy Weather
Dan DeBaun

A new study suggests that severe storm events cause excessive amounts of organic matter to circumvent headwater systems, having profound effects on water quality.

A new study suggests that severe storm events cause excessive amounts of organic matter to circumvent headwater systems, having profound effects on water quality.

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World Water Woes
Dan DeBaun

Flint's water woes, highlight the consequences of neglect, inadequate monitoring, and poor water infrastructure, however Flint is not an isolated case.

Flint's water woes, highlight the consequences of neglect, inadequate monitoring, and poor water infrastructure, however Flint is not an isolated case.

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Toxic Environmental Contaminants Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance
Dan DeBaun

A new study reveals that environmental contaminants (primarily heavy metals) could play a role in the rise of bacterial resistance.

A new study reveals that environmental contaminants (primarily heavy metals) could play a role in the rise of bacterial resistance.

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Water Dispensers in Schools Linked to Weight Loss in Kids
Dan DeBaun

A new study conducted in public schools in NYC has found making water freely available in school cafeterias resulted in a reduction in student weight.

A new study conducted in public schools in NYC has found making water freely available in school cafeterias resulted in a reduction in student weight.

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Flint, Michigan's Toxic Water Situation Will Persist for Some Time
Dan DeBaun

Flint, MI reached a head last month, but since President Obama declared the situation a national emergency, much of the US public is finally waking up.

Flint, MI reached a head last month, but since President Obama declared the situation a national emergency, much of the US public is finally waking up.