Hacker News with Generative AI: Water Contamination

Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature (phys.org)
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure.

Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Contamination, Materials Science

20 points by kmckiern 12 hours ago | 1 comments

Millions may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water (phys.org)
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking water supplies.

Environmental Issues, Water Contamination, Public Health, PFAS

100 points by wglb 24 days ago | 50 comments

Tesla spills chemicals into Palo Alto creek (paloaltoonline.com)
Tesla Motors last week dumped more than 500 gallons of water-treatment chemicals that it uses to cool its supercomputer into a storm drain near Matadero Creek, prompting a cleanup effort at the creek and in the nearby Ventura neighborhood, according to local and state officials.

Tesla, Environmental Issues, California, Pollution, Water Contamination

11 points by dsv3099i 28 days ago | 2 comments

Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world (birmingham.ac.uk)
Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around the world, a new study reveals.

Environmental Science, Water Contamination, Chemistry, Public Health

3 points by geox 34 days ago | 0 comments

It Could Take over 40 Years for PFAS to Leave Groundwater (news.ncsu.edu)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known commonly as PFAS, could take over 40 years to flush out of contaminated groundwater in North Carolina’s Cumberland and Bladen counties, according to a new study from North Carolina State University.

Environmental Science, Water Contamination, North Carolina, Chemicals

6 points by geox 41 days ago | 0 comments

US Air Force avoids PFAS water cleanup, citing Supreme Court's Chevron ruling (theguardian.com)

Environmental Law, Supreme Court, Water Contamination, PFAS

139 points by Jimmc414 100 days ago | 173 comments

Why Rocket Fuel Has Been Contaminating Our Food and Water for Years (consumerreports.org)

Food Safety, Water Contamination, Environmental Issues

11 points by RadixDLT 105 days ago | 1 comments

Europe's drinking water contaminated by 'forever chemical': NGOs (phys.org)

Europe, Environment, Water Contamination, Chemicals, NGOs

32 points by vinni2 134 days ago | 12 comments

Drinking Water Has Highest Contamination Levels in These Five States (newsweek.com)