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Drinking Water

Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals
Some local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about potentially unsafe drinking water.

Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water
A new study finds that communities of color are especially at risk of exposure to contaminated water.

Fluorinated Drugs, a Type of PFAS, Contaminate Drinking Water for 23M in US
A new study finds the bulk of PFAS entering and exiting wastewater treatment plants is made up of fluorinated drugs.

Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Rural CA Drinking Water Far From Known Sources
Researchers worry that the “forever chemicals” could disproportionately harm farmworkers and communities of color.

143 Million Americans Could Be Exposed to Toxic PFAS in Drinking Water
Trump’s reelection threatens to reverse the modest progress made on removing PFAS from tap water.

City in New York State Faces a Water Crisis That Rivals Flint’s
Years of inaction and poor policy have caused dangerous levels of lead in Troy, New York, drinking water.

California Drinking Water Regulations Are Putting Cost Over People’s Safety
Polluters and utility groups have repeatedly stymied efforts to impose stricter limits on contaminants.

The 2024 Presidential Election May Slow Plans to Replace Lead Pipes
Debate over the EPA’s latest plan to minimize the risk of drinking lead-contaminated water is reaching a tipping point.

Scientists Discover Way to Destroy Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Water Supply
New technology could help water utilities remove stubborn PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and other maladies.

Despite Governor’s Tough Talk, Michigan Bottlers Still Extract Water for Free
Bottlers have avoided additional fees for removing groundwater, even though Gretchen Whitmer promoted the idea.