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Water Contamination
Portland Teachers Expose Lead in Schools
Periodic lead testing showed the presence of lead in Portland schools' drinking water back in 2001.
Roadblocks to Restoring the Everglades
Funding tensions, water pollution slow down the most ambitious ecosystem restoration plan in the world.
New Report Shows Water in Fracked Pennsylvania Town Was Contaminated
The new report lists ten contaminants that are “chemicals of health concern,” at the levels found in Carter Road wells.
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Why Are Los Angeles Children Drinking Cloudy, Discolored Water?
Plastic bags are covering water fountains and the children are being given plastic water bottles.
Whistleblower Fired for Exposing Flint Mayor’s Alleged Plan to Take Water Donations
Flint City Administrator Natasha Henderson,is among the few Flint officials attempting to do their jobs with integrity.
Duke Study Finds a “Legacy of Radioactivity,” Contamination From Fracking Wastewater Spills
Rivers carry levels of toxic materials higher than federal drinking water standards.
Should You Be Worried About Perfluorooctanoic Acid in Drinking Water?
Several communities in upstate New York and New England have detected perfluorooctanoic acid in their drinking water.
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In North Carolina Town, a Year of Fear and Distrust Over Contaminated Water
State officials had discovered toxic levels of vanadium in the Deborah Graham's well water.
Our Drinking Water Systems Are a Disaster; What Can We Do?
In the wake of the Flint crisis, communities turn to innovative technology and financing to prevent the next crisis.
Drunk US Marine’s Dump of Toxic Foam Among Accidents Polluting Okinawa Water Supply
Internal reports expose a spate of accidents at Kadena Air Base over 15 years which have leaked at least 21,000 liters of fire extinguishing agents.