Clean water is vital to our health, communities, and economy. Streams and wetlands provide many benefits by trapping floodwaters, recharging groundwater supplies, filtering pollution, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. People depend on clean water sources for their health: about 117 million US residents — one in three people ... [continued] The post What’s Contaminating Our Once-Pristine Water Sources? appeared first on CleanTechnica.| CleanTechnica
For years, Canada’s cities have been bracing for wetter springs and rising floodwaters. Now, after one of the driest summers on record across much of the country, they are also confronting the opposite threat: how to secure drinking water in an age of prolonged drought. The post Racing against drought, Canadian cities build for a drier future appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
An international team of scientists this summer confirmed the presence of a massive freshwater aquifer buried beneath the Atlantic Ocean, stretching from New Jersey to Maine, and has extracted nearly 50,000 litres of water samples for analysis. Reports from The Associated Press say that the $250 million Expedition 501 project, backed by the U.S. National […] The post Expedition 501 confirms vast freshwater supply beneath Atlantic appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Consulting engineering firm CIMA+ is partnering with the University of Toronto’s Drinking Water Research Group to lead 18 months of research into the presence and behaviour of microplastics in drinking water distribution systems. By advancing understanding of microplastic behaviour, sampling protocols and monitoring strategies, CIMA+ says the Ontario-based study intends to help water utilities around […] The post CIMA+ leads Ontario-based microplastics research for drinking water appear...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The City of Brandon, Manitoba, has begun construction on its new $139-million membrane filtration building at the local water treatment facility, a project designed to treat the challenging Assiniboine River water and return the existing facility to a state of compliance. Brandon City Council approved a bid last month from NAC Constructors Ltd. to undertake […] The post Brandon begins WTP membrane upgrade to improve disinfection appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Panzath Spring in Kashmir suffers from neglect and pollution| Frontline
Pieter Strauss used to love hosting stargazing parties at his house in the Lakeshore Park neighborhood up Flagstaff Road southwest of Boulder. The hobbyist astronomer would fire up the barbecue and spend hours showing his neighbors the night sky through his observatory and telescopes. Strauss’s house sits looking directly over Gross Reservoir, which provides water […] The post As Gross Reservoir rises, Boulder County residents grapple with project’s legal turmoil appeared first on The...| The Water Desk
Water is a chemical compound made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, with the molecular formula H₂O. It is essential for life on Earth and plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of our bodies. What Water is Made Of Molecular Composition: Each water molecule consists of two hydrogen [...] The post What is Water Made of and How Does it Affect our Bodies? appeared first on Living-Water.| Living-Water
A new analysis from Food & Water Watch reveals that Florida’s water systems are at risk of flood-related disruptions The post Research shows threat to Florida’s drinking water appeared first on The Invading Sea.| The Invading Sea
Here are tips on how to protect yourself from thyroid toxins, along with some of my favorite, tried-and-true product recommendations!| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
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The weather is starting to change, but it has been mostly sunny and dry — and we’re not out of the woods yet. Our water supply remains below normal for this time of year. While upcoming fall storms will help, we need consistent rainfall to fully refill our reservoirs. With shorter days and cooler temperatures, […]| At Your Service
SPU celebrates 25 years of the Habitat Conservation Plan, protecting and restoring habitats of fish and wildlife.| At Your Service
Water for crops, but not for those who pick them — a tale as old as time for California’s farmworkers. But the latest threat to farmworkers and their water supply has nothing to do with the state’s notoriously polluted groundwater. It’s the fear of being deported by federal immigration authorities knocking down their doors. Maria, […] The post ICE Raids in California Block Farmworker Access to Clean Water appeared first on Circle of Blue.| Circle of Blue
This summer has been another hot and dry one, and the dedicated team of water managers at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) was prepared. Since we started the year with lower-than-average snowpack, they began refilling our mountain reservoirs earlier in the year and topping them off higher than usual to help maintain a reliable water supply. […]| At Your Service
By Marin Scotten Ryan Dunham heard his eleven-year-old daughter’s scream from his living room. He bolted up the stairs to the bathroom where she was taking a shower and couldn’t believe his eyes. The water flowing from the faucet was brown, and it smelled like “decay, rot and death.”| The New Lede
In a recently released study, the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) announced that neonicotinoid pesticides are still present in tap water, even after being treated in water management plants. Neonicotinoids are among the most widely used class of pesticides in the world, and are known to be a potent neurotoxin. Though they are considered more of […] The post Pesticides in Water Are More Widespread Than You Think appeared first on Garden Collage Magazine.| Garden Collage Magazine
PFAS have been linked to cancer, birth defects, liver disease, thyroid disease, decreased immunity, hormone disruption and other illnesses.| U.S. Right to Know
By Shannon Kelleher In the latest move to combat contamination of a Maryland community’s drinking water, two Salisbury residents allege Perdue Agribusiness is violating federal law by failing to properly dispose of waste that contains toxic PFAS chemicals, according to a lawsuit filed July 25.| The New Lede
By Shannon Kelleher Over 73 million people in the US are being exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals in their tap water, according to an analysis of data from a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water monitoring program.| The New Lede
Alliance for the Great Lakes calls for use of enforceable regulations to prevent toxic algal blooms. Michigan agency says the state has limited regulatory authority and defends the state’s actions.| Great Lakes Now
In this roundup, read about new funding to address spiking OKC water line breaks, Superintendent Ryan Walters' latest legal victory and more.| NonDoc
In a video report, we took a look at how water projects carried out by Mészáros and Mészáros Zrt. are progressing in Göd, Iváncsa and Debrecen, the sites of the| English
Choosing efficient fixtures for your home doesn’t require sacrificing performance or price and can help you save water, energy, and money.| At Your Service
This story was originally published by The New Lede. Agricultural operations across Iowa are a leading cause of significant water pollution problems in the state, posing dire risks to public and environmental health, according to a new scientific report that is sparking heated debate in the key US farm state. The 227-page “Central Iowa Source Water Research […]| Investigate Midwest
After mystery illnesses and toxic reports, prisoners at California’s Mule Creek State Prison worry their water is killing them.| The Appeal
Microplastics are an urgent issue in the Great Lakes. Learn what’s causing them, how it affects health and what you can do.| Great Lakes Now
By Brian Bienkowski US regulators are poised to approve a pesticide made with a controversial class of toxic chemicals, stoking concerns of new risks for farms across the country.| The New Lede
By Shannon Kelleher Moves by the Trump administration to draw up a new regulatory framework for types of toxic chemicals has sparked suspicion among health advocates who fear the changes will protect polluters but not public health.| The New Lede
Our food system is riddled with plastic, which is nowhere more prevalent than in food packaging. The FDA should rein in plastics and phthalates in the packaging that touches our food. That’s why we’re urging Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy to do just that in his role as the head of the department that… Read more »| Defend Our Health
Could fluoride be affecting your thyroid? Studies show Americans are exposed to high levels of fluoride - learn how to protect your thyroid health!| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
Mexico's rainy season brings refreshment and color to the landscape. Rains begin in May/June and run to October each year; sometimes spilling into November| Mexperience | Experience More of Mexico
Learn how to test a water heater thermostat with simple steps, guidance on materials, and recommended maintenance to keep it functional.| Fox Mountain Property Inspection
The majority of Mexico's water delivery is not served by pressurized systems, requiring some ingenuity to create water pressure in your home or building| Mexperience | Experience More of Mexico
Learn what a water meter can look like, where to find it, and how to read it to save money, conserve water, and detect leaks quickly.| Fox Mountain Property Inspection
Is there a certain time of year when well water should be tested? What kinds of seasonal water problems should you be looking for? Get some expert answers!| Water-Right
Water is key to promoting good health and a strong immune system. Find out more about the dangers of dehydration and why water quality in your home matters.| Water-Right
These four ways explain how water treatment in your home can help protect the earth. Get inspired this Earth Day to help the environment.| Water-Right
Why we should stop water pollution Water is important for our day to day activities and its preservation should never be overlooked. It is a […]| FLUSHGATE.com
Do you know what water is? Water is a chemical that is inorganic, meaning it doesn’t come from a living organism. It is transparent, which […]| FLUSHGATE.com