New For 2019! Water Conservation Tools – Drip Calculator
We found an interesting educational and information tool for 2019 – The Drip Calculator “Have a Leaky Faucet? Find Out How Much Your Wasting. Dealing with a pesky dripping faucet? It may be more than...
View ArticleMicroplastics in Bottled Water – New Study
Study Summary: “Tests reveal bottled water contains nearly twice as many microplastic particles per liter as tap water. The contamination is thought to originate from the manufacturing process of the...
View ArticleEPA Announces Nationwide Action Plan to Address PFAS Water Contamination
Andrew Wheeler, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s acting administrator, unveiled the Agency’s PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) action plan to address growing concerns around tainted...
View ArticleAsbestos in Drinking Water and Environment
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral occurring in geologic deposits. Asbestos can enter the drinking water through the natural weathering of geological material containing asbestos or for a period of time...
View ArticleUDRBC Seminar Next Week; Water Quality and Legislative Update
Next Thursday, May 2, the Upper Delaware River Basin Citizens or UDRBC will be holding a seminar in Lookout, Pennsylvania to talk landowner rights and more. Be there! The UDRBC, lead by Ned Lang and a...
View ArticleBrain-Eating Amoeba (Naegleria Fowleri) Swimming in My Pond?
We were recently asked about “brain-eating amobeas” here is a summary of what we found: The brain-eating amoeba is actually known as Naegleria fowleri and it was discovered in 1965. It leaves in a...
View ArticleLead in Drinking Water Part of the Problem
Lead in Your Drinking Water Prepared by Guest Author – David Batchelor Despite measures taken by the EPA and many states, lead poisoning is still a serious concern. Lead can be found in old water taps...
View ArticleWell Water Safety
Well Water Safety If your water comes from a private well, you know that the safety of your drinking water is up to you. Most states have regulations related to private well construction and placement...
View ArticleDrinking Water Problems Corrosion Lead Copper Metals – My Drinking Water is...
Article for: private well owner, spring user, city water customer, regulated water supply, water utility customer, homeowner, landlord, tenant, drinking water The Flint water crisis reportedly started...
View ArticlePFAS PFOS Drinking Water Testing Forever Chemicals – PFOA, PFOS, Gen X...
One of the most important issues related to consumer products, the environment, and the public health is the new problem “forever chemicals” and a specific group called PFAS. PFAS are man-made per-...
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