Over 73 million people in the United States are served by water systems that have detected PFAS levels above the limits the EPA now seeks to rescind or delay. NRDC works to safeguard the earth--its ...
Disinfecting drinking water prevents the spread of deadly waterborne diseases by killing infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. Without disinfection, even clear-looking water can ...
Brevard County is addressing stricter EPA limits on PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals,' in its drinking water. PFAS have been linked to increased cancer risk, thyroid disease, and other health ...
A lot of work goes into ensuring the water that comes out of your tap is safe to drink. For more than 100 years, U.S. utility companies have used small doses of chemicals to disinfect water and ...
Updated records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in over 1,050 cities. Check your ...
Researchers examined how disinfectants used to clean tap water behave once they’re in the water, raising several questions they consider worth monitoring. For more than a century, U.S. utility ...