A Third of the World's Major Groundwater Basins are in Distress
Dan DeBaun

Two new research studies have found that a third of the world's major groundwater reserves are rapidly becoming depleted due to human demands.

Two new research studies have found that a third of the world's major groundwater reserves are rapidly becoming depleted due to human demands.

Heroin Analog Poses Risk as Carcinogenic Drinking Water Contaminant
Dan DeBaun

Methadone, being found in rivers and lakes as a result of wastewater discharge, may be a precursor of NDMA, an extremely potent carcinogen.

Methadone, being found in rivers and lakes as a result of wastewater discharge, may be a precursor of NDMA, an extremely potent carcinogen.

Contaminants Can Seep into Drinking Water Via Leaky Pipes
Dan DeBaun

A new study has proven conclusively that pollutants can enter water pipes via leaks to be transported throughout the distribution network

A new study has proven conclusively that pollutants can enter water pipes via leaks to be transported throughout the distribution network

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How to Reduce Your Water Footprint
Dan DeBaun

These 12 tips on how to save water in your home will get you started in water conservation.

These 12 tips on how to save water in your home will get you started in water conservation.

Environmental Exposure to Growth Hormones used in Beef Production Higher than expected
Dan DeBaun

A recent study has found that growth hormones used in agriculture can persist in natural systems at higher levels and for longer periods than initially thought.

A recent study has found that growth hormones used in agriculture can persist in natural systems at higher levels and for longer periods than initially thought.

Trade-offs Between Water for Food and for Curbing Climate Change
Dan DeBaun

The world faces a constant dilemma – fresh water for drinking producing food, yet also to support forests, essential for absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

The world faces a constant dilemma – fresh water for drinking producing food, yet also to support forests, essential for absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere