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10/19/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
“Forever chemicals” from almost 42,000 sources threaten to contaminate drinking water
Toxic “forever chemicals” from landfills, water treatment plans and other sources threaten the safety of potable water sources in the U.S., scientists claim. These polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in many household products do not break down and threaten to contaminate drinking water. They can cause many health problems when they accumulate in the body. Researchers with the […]
10/04/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Broken US pipes spew toxic sewage into Rio Grande toward Mexico
Broken pipes along the U.S.-Mexico border are spewing millions of gallons of untreated sewage daily into the Rio Grande, the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) warns. The IBWC has formally notified Mexican authorities about the spillage originating from ruptured pipes in western El Paso, Texas. According to the IBWC’s estimates, between 3 million and […]
09/29/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Water levels in Colorado River dams reach new lows, electricity generation may be halted
The water levels at both Lake Powell and Lake Mead have reached new lows as the drought season in the western U.S. intensifies. The reduced water levels at Lake Powell threaten the Glen Canyon Dam’s electricity generation, which can produce enough power for almost half a million American homes. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of […]
08/27/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Michigan town discovers the fluoride used in drinking water comes from China and contains questionable chemicals
The village of Lexington in Michigan discovered that fluoride from China was added to its water supply. Water utility companies commonly added fluoride in drinking water to help reduce tooth decay. However, Lexington residents expressed concern that the communist country is adding other toxic chemicals to the fluoride in order to poison the town’s water […]
07/22/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Running out of water: Two US water reservoirs hit record lows in June 2021
Two large water reservoirs in the western U.S. hit record lows after a decline of more than two decades. Water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, both on the 1,450-mile Colorado River, fell to their lowest in June 2021. Due to the dwindling water levels, the federal government said it plans to declare a […]
07/20/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Severe drought hits California, worsening food production outlook as crops fail
The state of California, alongside much of the western U.S., is again facing severe drought. The drought hitting the Golden State has notably threatened its agriculture. With about four-fifths of California’s developed water allocated to growing crops, the drought itself is enough to raise alarm bells. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor at the University […]
07/16/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Red tide kills tons of fishes in Florida
Tens of thousands of dead fishes turned up off the coast of St. Petersburg in Florida on the morning of July 9. The city had been collecting the dead fishes for the past several days, with nine tons being cleaned up in a single day. Red tide reportedly caused the death of the fishes, and city officials […]
07/15/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
LA treatment plant discharges 17 MILLION gallons of sewage
A water treatment plant in Los Angeles, California was forced to discharge 17 million gallons of sewage into the ocean. The Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant unloaded the sewage as an “emergency measure” on July 11 after it was clogged with debris. The incident caused the indefinite closure of about four miles of beaches from El […]
07/08/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Toxic chemicals leak from US base in Okinawa, threatening the health of residents
More than 2,400 liters of “firefighting water” containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were released from a U.S. military facility in the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. Heavy rain brought the chemicals into bodies of water at Uruma city and other nearby locations. The June 10 incident also added to the chemicals that have accumulated […]
01/17/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Former Michigan governor charged for role in Flint water scandal
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is facing criminal charges for his involvement in the events that led to the contamination of Flint, Michigan’s water supply. Snyder joins other officials such as former state health director Nick Lyon and top aide Rich Baird in the list of indictments, following a new investigation on the scandal. Flint’s […]
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