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06/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

BOMBSHELL: Government limits on chemicals in the water supply found TOO HIGH; toxins impact human health at far lower levels

Most people tend to fall into one of two categories: those who believe that governmental bodies like the Environmental Protection Agency help us and keep us safe, and those who know better. In news that will only be surprising to those who fall into the first group, a new study has revealed that the chemicals […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Chemical contamination discovered in water supply at North Carolina military base… experts warn this could be the first of many

Water, when contaminated, can sometimes cause disease — even death. This is what a small Eastern North Carolina community in the Atlantic found out too late. The community, which has less than 600 residents, tested positive for cancer-causing chemicals perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). These are used to make products more stain-resistant, waterproof, and […]

04/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Now Detroit is dealing with toxic chemicals in the drinking water

Toxic PFAS have been detected in the drinking water of two cities in Metropolitan Detroit. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has warned residents of New Baltimore and Mount Clemens about their contaminated water supplies, reported a Michigan Live article. PFAS is short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a huge group of chemicals used […]

02/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

GenX chemical has contaminated the water in North Carolina, residents troubled by lack of information

Like an unfolding nightmare, the area contaminated by cancer-causing GenX continues to grow. The Fayetteville Observer reported that North Carolina officials have once more broadened the area in Bladen County where ground water is at risk. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is investigating wells as far as 2 ½ miles from the Chemours […]

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