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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Drugs found in Cape Cod Water Wells
Dan DeBaun

A new study has found that pharmaceuticals and chemicals found in consumer products can find their way into private drinking wells via discharged wastewater.

A new study has found that pharmaceuticals and chemicals found in consumer products can find their way into private drinking wells via discharged wastewater.

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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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Chemical Reactions Between Fracking Fluids and Rock Release Toxic Contaminants into Water New Study Finds
Dan DeBaun

A new study has found that chemical reactions between the freshwater injected into the ground and fractured shale rock could be a major cause of contamination.

A new study has found that chemical reactions between the freshwater injected into the ground and fractured shale rock could be a major cause of contamination.

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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.