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Drinking Water
Arsenic Contamination in US Public Water Is More Likely in Latinx Communities
Tighter federal regulations helped decrease arsenic levels, but certain regions and groups remain more at risk.
Why Las Vegas Is at the Heart of Western States’ Water Conundrums
A city in the middle of the desert with less rainfall than any other in the nation was bound to have a water problem.
More Traces of Cancer-Causing PFAS in Arctic Raise Alarm Over Global Spread
Scientists are still grappling with the complex puzzle of how these toxic chemicals are moving through the environment.
23 Million US Homes Remain Lead-Contaminated Years After Flint Made Headlines
Data from Fannie Mae shows that the U.S. government is complicit in placing low-income people in lead-tainted homes.
Upgrading Building Codes Can Curb Drinking Water Contamination Due to Wildfires
We need to upgrade our infrastructure to prevent the worst of wildfire-caused pollution of drinking water and homes.
Rural Oregon Communities Are Fighting to Keep Out Big Water Bottling Companies
The corporate capture of water as a commodity and material for oil and gas drilling is receiving community pushback.
COVID-Related Fiscal Issues Could Become New Excuse to Privatize Drinking Water
A Philly suburb wants to sell its water as a “path to financial stability,” offering a glimpse of a post-COVID society.
Spills From Outdated Sewers Pose Coronavirus Risk to Drinking Water
The Trump administration has not ramped up testing at water treatment plants.
As US Reels From COVID-19, the PFAS Pollution Crisis Is Quietly Growing
Polluters in virtually every congressional district could be discharging PFAS in the absence of federal regulations.
Drinking Water Quality Could Plummet Under Trump’s Clean Water Rollback
States with fewer local protections and resources will suffer the most.