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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

These are the beaches closed in Mass this weekend, and why

According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's interactive beach water quality dashboard, 25 beaches will be closed this weekend. Most of the beach closures are at ponds and lakes.
Miscellaneous
#fluoride
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah may become the first U.S. state to ban fluoride in drinking water.
The bill reflects growing concerns over fluoride's potential neurotoxic effects.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah may become the first U.S. state to ban fluoride in drinking water.
The bill reflects growing concerns over fluoride's potential neurotoxic effects.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Heat, lack of oxygen likely caused fish to die in a west-end Toronto pond: province | CBC News

The die-off of fish in Topham Pond is attributed to high temperatures and low oxygen levels.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Jersey Shore Beach Has the Clearest Water in the State-and It's the Cleanest, Too

According to The Natural Resources Defense Council, 35 New Jersey beaches were able to meet water quality standards 98% of the time over the last five years.
Travel
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Road shut for 15 weeks to install reservoir barriers

Work to install 180m of crash barriers around Grand Junction Reservoir in Hampton, Richmond, will lead to a 15-week closure of a key road stretch.
London
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of July 2

Local health officials in Massachusetts monitor bacteria levels at over 1,100 beaches, with testing frequency determined by the beach's risk for water quality issues.
Canada news
#pfas
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Public health

Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Utility groups are suing to overturn EPA limits on toxic 'forever chemicals', arguing procedure was not followed and it could lead to costly regulations.
Public health
fromFast Company
5 months ago

143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap water

Nearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Public health

Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Utility groups are suing to overturn EPA limits on toxic 'forever chemicals', arguing procedure was not followed and it could lead to costly regulations.
Public health
fromFast Company
5 months ago

143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap water

Nearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Waterdrop A2 RO Hot Cold Water Dispenser Review: Clean Water Meets Contemporary Design - Yanko Design

Walking into a kitchen with the Waterdrop A2 feels like discovering a secret that everyone else missed. This isn't your grandmother's clunky water filter; it's a masterpiece that happens to purify water.
Coffee
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Where to find Toronto's best swimming spots this summer | CBC News

Toronto's beaches have high water quality standards and resources to check safety before swimming.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Florida Beach Has the Highest Bacteria Rates in the State

Park View Kayak Launch in Miami Beach is deemed a 'bacteria hot spot', unsafe for swimming due to extreme pollution.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Manhattan's public beach has sand-but no swimming allowed

The five-acre Gansevoort Peninsula features sandy beach vibes and river views, yet swimming is prohibited due to pollution from nearby sewage overflows.
NYC politics
SF food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' in 98% of UK rivers

Trifluoroacetic acid has been found in 31 of 32 river samples across the UK, raising serious concerns about human reproduction.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Here's why you can't swim at Manhattan's newest beach

The main reason for the swimming ban at Gansevoort Beach is poor water quality due to nearby combined sewer overflow pipes that release sewage during heavy rain.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Trump's War on Nature Is Up Against a Powerful New Resistance Movement

The Klamath River's restoration signifies a major ecological success following the removal of four dams, critical for salmon and watershed health.
#environmental-protection
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Richmond Boils Over

I'm deeply grateful to the residents and businesses for enduring this unexpected boil water advisory. Residents and businesses expect better, and I am as committed as ever to finding the problems and fixing them.
Right-wing politics
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Absolute Best Water To Use For Iced Coffee (And Why It Matters) - Tasting Table

Filtered water is essential for brewing iced coffee, as it significantly impacts the flavor and quality of the drink.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Here are California's dirtiest beaches. Take a look before you take a dip

Santa Monica Pier's beach ranked second dirtiest in California for water quality issues, raising health concerns for beachgoers.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Suffolk County is full of crap - but taxpayers just flushed $3.8M into solving the problem

"We're addressing this crisis with sewer systems that don't just pump wastewater out to the ocean or the Sound - but systems that actually treat it properly and help protect our aquifer."
NYC politics
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

It's official: 6 of the UK's dirtiest beaches for water quality are near London

The report by Holiday Park Guru highlighted beaches with poor water quality, using Environment Agency data, awarding 'Brown Flag Awards' to 19 contaminated stretches of coast.
London food
#environment
Wine
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

World's largest winery is threatening Fresno drinking water, city officials say

E. & J. Gallo Winery has been ordered to halt excessive wastewater discharges due to toxicity risks to Fresno drinking water.
Digital life
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Help fish navigate Dutch canals by ringing a digital doorbell

The Visdeurbel project allows viewers to assist migrating fish in Utrecht's Oudegracht canal by ringing a digital doorbell.
Wine
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

World's largest winery is threatening Fresno drinking water, city officials say

E. & J. Gallo Winery has been ordered to halt excessive wastewater discharges due to toxicity risks to Fresno drinking water.
Digital life
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Help fish navigate Dutch canals by ringing a digital doorbell

The Visdeurbel project allows viewers to assist migrating fish in Utrecht's Oudegracht canal by ringing a digital doorbell.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Does Your City Use Chlorine or Chloramine to Treat Its Water?

Chlorine and chloramine are intentionally added to water systems for safety, despite public concerns and an industry of filters for removal.
#health
#fluoride-ban
Public health
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Utah seems on verge of becoming first state to ban fluoride in public water systems

Utah is on track to become the first state to impose a full ban on fluoride in public water systems.
Public health
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Utah seems on verge of becoming first state to ban fluoride in public water systems

Utah is on track to become the first state to impose a full ban on fluoride in public water systems.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Warning UK rivers are toxic chemical soup' as all now plagued by sewage

UK rivers are severely polluted with sewage, raising urgent ecological and health concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.

New York City protects its drinking water by purchasing extensive Catskills land, but restricts local development opportunities.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Oakland Teens Push School District To Act On Lead In Drinking Water

Oakland high school students launch Project Nemo to demand lead-free drinking water amidst health risks from contamination, especially affecting communities of color.
UK news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Britain's dirtiest beaches revealed - as popular counties top the list

England's dirty beaches have increased as the number of Brown Flag beaches rises from 13 to 19 in just one year.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Inside the Mysterious Silver Boxes on New York City Streets

Hundreds of cast-iron boxes, often unnoticed by passers-by, serve as vital water sampling stations in New York City maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection.
NYC food
Gadgets
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

7 Best Shower Filters 2025Protect Your Hair and Skin

High-quality shower filters can improve your shower experience by removing chlorine and heavy metals.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 months ago

South Florida gets its drinking water from the Everglades-but it's increasingly under threa

Everglades restoration is essential for ensuring clean drinking water supply in South Florida.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

I needed heart surgery after swimming in polluted water'

Sewage pollution in the UK has led to significant health issues and economic costs, with a marked increase in spill incidents in 2024.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Campaigners find sewage pollution and E coli in Boat Race water

The water quality along the Thames for the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is poor due to high E coli levels from sewage pollution.
Public health
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Thousands of Water Systems Across US Have Dangerous Cancer-Causing Chemicals

Dangerous water contaminants affect millions across the U.S., exposing them to serious health risks through trihalomethanes found in drinking water.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

The report painted a sobering picture for New Zealand's indigenous animals, with a high proportion of species facing threats of extinction or at risk of becoming threatened.
Environment
#environmental-pollution
Portland
fromFast Company
5 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
Portland
fromFast Company
5 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley gets $4M to help clean Aquatic Park's polluted lagoon and stop I-80 from collapsing

Berkeley's efforts to repair 100-year-old tidal tubes will enhance lagoon health and protect local infrastructure.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Study Warns of Rising Salinity Levels in NYC's Water Supply

Increasing salinity levels in NYC's Croton System reservoirs pose risks to water quality and public health, necessitating immediate action.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Sludge-Fertilizer Giant Leaves Texas Town Amid Forever Chemicals' Crisis

Fort Worth ends contract with Synagro due to PFAS contamination concerns.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Angus Woods: Why farmers shouldn't crow too loudly about their role in improving water quality

EPA reports a decline in nitrogen levels in 20 rivers, marking progress in water quality.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

'The Thames is in trouble': Sir Steve Redgrave says river needs urgent action on pollution

Sir Steve Redgrave urges urgent action on Thames pollution, highlighting health dangers for rowers and calling for accountability from water companies.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

The high cost of fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed alpine lake still murky after decades of efforts

Lake Tahoe's clarity has declined by more than a third since 1968 despite over $3 billion investment aimed at protecting the ecosystem.
California
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Saltwater contamination in freshwater systems is on the rise

"It used to be that we could predict the future based on the past trends, but now we know that there are all these changes happening," Sujay Kaushal, a geologist at the University of Maryland, told me. "Nothing is shocking anymore."
Environment
fromNature
4 months ago

How I connect Colombia's remote communities to safer water

Human connections are key to successful engineering projects, especially in community-driven initiatives.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump wants a world without the EPA. Here's what that would actually look like

Environmental regulations are crucial for protecting public health and restoring natural spaces.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

It's official: NYC has the best tasting tap water in the world

New York City has been ranked as having the best tap water in the world according to a recent analysis of Reddit posts.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Why You Shouldn't Drink Distilled Water If There's Another Option - Tasting Table

Beverage professionals now offer water sommelier services to help consumers navigate the diverse bottled water options available today.
Beer
#supreme-court
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court Rules In Favor of San Francisco In EPA Lawsuit Over Sewer Discharge

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority over overall water quality responsibility.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco against EPA in landmark ruling

Supreme Court rules in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority on water quality standards.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules

The Supreme Court ruling limits the E.P.A.'s ability to regulate general water quality standards in offshore pollution cases.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court Rules In Favor of San Francisco In EPA Lawsuit Over Sewer Discharge

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority over overall water quality responsibility.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco against EPA in landmark ruling

Supreme Court rules in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority on water quality standards.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules

The Supreme Court ruling limits the E.P.A.'s ability to regulate general water quality standards in offshore pollution cases.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane

Key West maintains a challenging relationship with cruise ships due to environmental impacts, particularly concerning water turbidity levels.
London politics
fromianVisits
5 months ago

The London Buzz - 27th February 2025

Lucy reported harassment at Foxtons, reflecting workplace culture issues in the real estate sector.
Sadiq Khan aims to boost London's economy by over £100 billion in ten years.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Is the water in Pacific Palisades safe to drink? LADWP has launched a website so you can find out

The Palisades Water Quality Restoration Dashboard will provide residents with regular updates on the cleanup process and let them know the status of their tap water.
Los Angeles
OMG science
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Scientists Identify Strange Chemical in Drinking Water Across the US

Discovery of chloronitramide anion, a previously unknown chemical in US drinking water, raises concerns about toxicity and requires further research.
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