Water system operators need to understand evolving initiatives and enforcement risks related to PFAS. Some steps the US Environmental Protection Agency might take to remediate PFAS contamination could have wide-ranging consequences for public water delivery and treatment...
Water ContaminationKey Takeaways Water system operators need to understand evolving initiatives and enforcement risks related to PFAS. Some steps the US Environmental Protection Agency might take to remediate PFAS contamination could have wide-ranging consequences for public water delivery and treatment ...
PFAS, get this name because they don’t break down easily. These harmful chemicals can be found in everyday products like clothing, appliances, food packaging, food, and drinking water. Though public water suppliers are taking action to rid water of these harmful chemicals, a new study finds...
Is January too late to get the flu shot? In a word, no, says Dr. Robert Hopkins Jr., medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. “It’s not too late,” Hopkins told Fortune in December.“It is not a bad time when we’ve got risk in front of us. And I...
Household dust plays a role in children’s increased exposure to harmful chemicals, around 60mg of dust per day. Astonishing, and a good reason to grab a damp microfiber cloth and get to work. Preventing and getting rid of house dust naturally is the key to improving indoor air quality an...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. These coatings can be in a variety of products, such as clothing, furniture, food...
California recently became the first government entity in the world to test its drinking water for microplastics, while tests on more than 250 bottles of water purchased from nine countries found that 93% contained microplastics. How do microplastics harm our health? Since the inception of plastics...
Oral allergy syndrome, also called pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), is an allergic reaction that only affects the throat, lips, and mouth. It occurs when a person has an allergy to proteins that are found in certain types of pollen, along with raw vegetables and fruits, and some types...
stay out of public water for at least a week if you have diarrhea. while a well-chlorinated pool can kill most germs, some may still lurk in the water. antonio hugo photo/moment via getty images bacteria in the water that get trapped in the ear can lead to a painful infection known ...
“The burden should not entirely be placed on drinking water utilities,” she said. “Really, the burden should be further upstream on polluters to stop the pollution at the source. So, we do need more limits on the amount of PFAS that can be released into the air and water.” Related ...