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The Dangers of Dioxane in Drinking Water

The Dangers of Dioxane in Drinking Water

Water supplies for more than 7 million Americans in 27 states are contaminated with 1,4-dioxane. This industrial chemical has been detected at levels higher than what federal scientists say poses...

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Pharmaceuticals in Your Drinking Water

Pharmaceuticals in Your Drinking Water

There are drugs in your drinking water–albeit in very low concentrations–but they are there.This got us asking some questions and we turned to assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University and...

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Erin Brockovich: The Ongoing Fight for Clean Water

Erin Brockovich: The Ongoing Fight for Clean Water

Whether or not you have seen her eponymously-titled film, Erin Brockovich's environmental efforts deserve attention. As a passionate environmental activist, she is determined to remain a spokesperson for those suffering from environmental...

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A Quick Guide on How You Can Limit Water Pollution

A Quick Guide on How You Can Limit Water Pollution

Chemicals–we consume them, absorb them, inhale them. They are everywhere. We can and should take actions in our everyday lives to combat  chemical water pollution. We’ve put together 6 easy...

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Drinking Water Infrastructure Report Card: U.S. Earns A “D”

Drinking Water Infrastructure Report Card: U.S. Earns A “D”

U.S. drinking water infrastructure has received a measly “D” on the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that the U.S. must invest approximately $3.6 trillion in repairs to reach...

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Late to Regulate

Late to Regulate

Did you know it took almost 100 years for US health regulations to protect citizens from the dangers of lead paint? Meanwhile, hundreds of new pharmaceuticals, industrial solvents, fertilizers, and...

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