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Are Septic Tanks Polluting US Waterways?
Dan DeBaun

A study out of Michigan State University, showed that US rivers and lakes are being contaminated with pollutants seeping from septic tank systems.

A study out of Michigan State University, showed that US rivers and lakes are being contaminated with pollutants seeping from septic tank systems.

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Can Tap Water Go Bad?
Dan DeBaun

Is there such a thing as water fresh from the tap? If you drink water that's been standing for a day or so does it taste any different?

Is there such a thing as water fresh from the tap? If you drink water that's been standing for a day or so does it taste any different?

Plastics and Microbeads Persist in the Great Lakes
Dan DeBaun

Scientists warn that plastic debris, including plastic microbeads, could pose a larger environmental threat to the Great Lakes than initially thought.

Scientists warn that plastic debris, including plastic microbeads, could pose a larger environmental threat to the Great Lakes than initially thought.

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Overhydration: Too Much of a Good Thing
Dan DeBaun

Contrary to conventional wisdom, like all good things, when consumed in excess water can in fact be bad for you.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, like all good things, when consumed in excess water can in fact be bad for you.

Detecting Toxic Algae Blooms: There's gonna be an app for that!
Dan DeBaun

The US EPA with financial assistance from NASA have developed a cellphone app that will allow them to track harmful algae species in water sources.

The US EPA with financial assistance from NASA have developed a cellphone app that will allow them to track harmful algae species in water sources.

Drink Plenty of Water as a Preventative Health Measure
Dan DeBaun

Water is not only essential to maintain our health and well being, it also plays an important role in preventative health.

Water is not only essential to maintain our health and well being, it also plays an important role in preventative health.