Water chlorination levels in US and EU likely increase cancer risk
(theguardian.com)
Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably increases the risk of several cancers, a new analysis of recent research from across the globe finds.
Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably increases the risk of several cancers, a new analysis of recent research from across the globe finds.
"Phantom chemical" identified in drinking water is new to science
(newatlas.com)
Scientists have identified a mysterious "phantom chemical" that's long been suspected to exist in treated drinking water in some regions
Scientists have identified a mysterious "phantom chemical" that's long been suspected to exist in treated drinking water in some regions
Farm waste can filter microplastics in surface runoff, prevent pollution
(phys.org)
Using treated plant waste as a filter reduced the presence of harmful microplastics in agricultural runoff by more than 92%, according to a new study authored by a University of Mississippi research team.
Using treated plant waste as a filter reduced the presence of harmful microplastics in agricultural runoff by more than 92%, according to a new study authored by a University of Mississippi research team.
Fluoride in our drinking water may not be as useful as it used to be
(gizmodo.com)
The benefits of putting fluoride in our drinking water might have weakened over time. In a new review of the evidence, scientists have found that while water fluoridation may still slightly reduce the risk of cavities in young children, its overall impact is likely smaller than it was 50 years ago, before fluoride was widely available in toothpaste.
The benefits of putting fluoride in our drinking water might have weakened over time. In a new review of the evidence, scientists have found that while water fluoridation may still slightly reduce the risk of cavities in young children, its overall impact is likely smaller than it was 50 years ago, before fluoride was widely available in toothpaste.
How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water
(npr.org)
Yorba Linda is a small, sunny city southeast of Los Angeles. It’s perhaps best known for being the birthplace of President Richard Nixon.
Yorba Linda is a small, sunny city southeast of Los Angeles. It’s perhaps best known for being the birthplace of President Richard Nixon.