Using Sound to Echolocate Underground Water Leaks
Dan DeBaun

Researchers from Concordia University have developed a method of locating underground water leaks in distribution networks with a 99.5% accuracy.

Researchers from Concordia University have developed a method of locating underground water leaks in distribution networks with a 99.5% accuracy.

5300 US Water Systems Found to be Tainted by Lead
Dan DeBaun

According to a recent CNN report, 5,300 US water systems are tainted with lead, exposing approximately 18 million Americans to dangerously high levels of lead.

According to a recent CNN report, 5,300 US water systems are tainted with lead, exposing approximately 18 million Americans to dangerously high levels of lead.

More Efficient Farming Methods Improve River Water Quality
Dan DeBaun

A recent study conducted by the U of Illinois has seen an improvement in water quality in the Illinois river due to the reduction of a key pollutant: nitrates.

A recent study conducted by the U of Illinois has seen an improvement in water quality in the Illinois river due to the reduction of a key pollutant: nitrates.

Coal Ash Ponds Leak Long-lasting Toxic Substances
Dan DeBaun

A recent study of unlined coal ash ponds has found that they consistently contaminate nearby groundwater and surface freshwater systems with long-lasting effects.

A recent study of unlined coal ash ponds has found that they consistently contaminate nearby groundwater and surface freshwater systems with long-lasting effects.

Aquatic Food Chains Threatened by Hydropower Hydropeaking
Dan DeBaun

Hydropeaking, hydroelectric dams increasing river flow rates when demand for electricity is high, is causing harm to fish and wildlife downstream.

Hydropeaking, hydroelectric dams increasing river flow rates when demand for electricity is high, is causing harm to fish and wildlife downstream.

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The Dark Side of Anti-Bacterial Soap
Dan DeBaun

Research has shown that triclosan used in anti-bacterial soap, has given rise to antibiotic resistance, is harmful to the environment, and disrupts hormone functioning.

Research has shown that triclosan used in anti-bacterial soap, has given rise to antibiotic resistance, is harmful to the environment, and disrupts hormone functioning.