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Drinking Water Contaminant Categories Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses various drinking water contaminant categories. “Access to clean water is a crucial ingredient for a healthy life,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates and the IAQ Video Network. “Unfortunately, not everyone ...
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Private Well Water Quality in Puerto Rico and Testing for Potential Contaminants
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a plan to address contamination that is impacting wells previously used to supply drinking water to several communities in Puerto Rico. The public is not currently drinking water from these closed wells, but EPA is taking action to address contamination from the site over the long-term. Groundwater samples collected by ...
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Water Quality Testing in Puerto Rico from Public and Private Sources for Arsenic, Lead and Other Contaminants
In 2017, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) released a report claiming that “Puerto Rico suffers the worst rate of drinking water violations of any state or territory in the nation.” The report declared that more than 3 million people on the islands were served by water systems with violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Violations of the Arsenic Rule were included in ...
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Millions of Americans Depend on Private Wells for Drinking Water and the Potential for Contamination Issues
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that more than 13 million households in the United States rely on private wells for drinking water. EPA does not regulate these private wells, nor does it provide recommended criteria or standards for individual wells. In fact, private well owners are responsible for the safety of their water. The agency does offer information regarding the ...
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Identifying Water Contaminants to Protect the Public and Workers in Puerto Rico
In April of this year, the Puerto Rico Water Quality Standards Regulation was enacted to preserve, maintain and enhance the quality of water on the islands. The standards cover everything from pathogenic organisms and asbestos to radioactive materials and inorganic substances. Water quality is critical for the health and well-being of the islands’ visitors and residents. Water makes up ...
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USGS and CDC Study Estimates 2.1 Million Americans Using Private Wells with Elevated Levels of Arsenic
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study several years back that estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. may be getting their drinking water from private domestic wells considered to have high concentrations of arsenic, presumed to be from natural sources. USGS also reported that much of the West, including Arizona, California, ...
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Millions in EPA Funds Coming to Puerto Rico for Water Infrastructure Projects
More than $78 million dollars in funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is slated to arrive this year in Puerto Rico for water infrastructure projects. The local government will be deciding how to best use the funds based on criteria outlined by the EPA’s Administrator. In parts of the islands, access to potable water has been a challenge. The situation was made all the ...
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Missouri Coalition for the Environment: Experts Brief Missouri Public Officials About Nuclear Weapons Waste And Landfill Fire Risks At Republic Services´ West Lake/Bridgeton Landfill
Two independent experts briefed public officials from the St. Louis region today about their assessment of the risks posed by the fire and nuclear weapons wastes at the West Lake Landfill in Bridgeton, Mo. The landfill sits in an urban area in the Missouri River floodplain. The landfill is owned and operated by Republic Services [NYSE: RSG] – a multi-billion dollar waste company based in ...
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