Lead Exposure, Poisoning May Be Due To Drinking Water
Drinking Water Lead Poisoning. The lead contamination issue that made headlines in Flint, Michigan-although likely the most serious lead contamination in the country-is not the only instance of lead being found in water supplies nationwide in homes, and schools, including school water fountains. According to the Environmental … [Read more...]
Yonkers Schools Found to have Unsafe Lead Levels in Water
Lead Levels in Water From Yonkers Schools. Since testing began in March, Yonkers Schools were tested for unsafe lead levels in their water fountains and sinks. Out of 420 water fixtures tested in 20 Yonkers schools, 36 were tainted with raised lead levels. There was criticism for weeks of school officials who had refused to release … [Read more...]
Water Contamination from Toxic Underground Plume
Threat to Long Island Drinking Water from a Toxic Underground Plume. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently ordered Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy to allow the State of New York (the “State”) and the Massapequa Water District (the “Water District”) to monitor wells in the Long Island communities of Bethpage, South … [Read more...]
Newark Schools Have had High Lead Levels in their Water for Years
Lead Contaminated Water In Newark Schools. Officials for the Newark Public Schools system recently acknowledged that the water in their schools has contained high levels of lead for years, an effect of government neglect of public schools. Newark officials began offering blood lead level tests for Newark students who have been … [Read more...]
South Carolina families claim sewage dump contaminating their water
Sewage Dump Water Contamination In South Carolina. Four South Carolina families are suing a local sewage dump claiming that it has contaminated their private water wells with harmful toxins that affect their health. According to a report at TheState.com, Peggy Wise says her house only has a limited supply of fresh water and after … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Fracker Hit with Record Fine for Water Contamination, Fire
Contaminated Water Wells In Bradford County. Chesapeake Energy is facing more trouble in Pennsylvania. Yesterday, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced it was assessing the Marcellus shale natural gas driller large fines for contaminating water wells in Bradford County, and for a fire that broke out at a … [Read more...]
Methane in Dimock, PA Water Is From Fracking
Fracking Raised Doubts About Methane in Dimock. A recent article about hydraulic fracturing published by The New York Times may have raised doubts about the source of water contamination in Dimock, Pennsylvania. But according to a report from ProPublica, it has already been determined that fracking is responsible for the methane gas … [Read more...]
Marcellus Shale Gas Driller Named in Water Contamination Lawsuit
Woman Files Water Contamination Lawsuit Against Chesapeake. A woman from Sugar Run, Pennsylvania has filed suit against Chesapeake Appalachia, LLP, alleging its drilling of nearby natural gas wells has contaminated her water supply. Among other things, the Bradford County woman is seeking damages due to health problems she said are … [Read more...]
Man Raised at Camp Lejeune Blames Tainted Water for Cancer
Cancer Result Of Contaminated Camp Lejeune Water. Cancer seems to be everywhere, and breast cancer is certainly always making news. Now a man raised at a Marine base has advised lawmakers that his breast cancer is a result of contaminated Camp Lejeune water, said CNN. Data indicates that less than 2,000 men each year are diagnosed … [Read more...]
Results From Water Testing in The Acreage Released
Water Testing in The Acreage. Water in The Acreage, a Florida community that some speculate is the site of a cancer cluster, is not contaminated with toxic chemicals, the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced. However, four wells had levels of alpha particles, radium-226 or radium-228, that exceed … [Read more...]
The Acreage Cancer Scare: Tests Show Water, Soil at Two Schools OK
Water and Soil Samples taken from two Schools. Water and soil samples taken from two schools in The Acreage have tested negative for contaminants, according to a report on WPBF.com. Residents of The Acreage raised concerns earlier this summer that the Florida community might be the sight of a cancer cluster after several residents - … [Read more...]
Water Testing in The Acreage Set to Start
Water tests will soon begin in The Acreage. As we've reported previously, residents in that Florida community became concerned that the area could be a cancer cluster after several residents - including children - developed brain tumors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a cancer cluster is defined as a … [Read more...]
TVA Claims Water Near Fly Ash Spill Safe for Recreation
TVA Announced That Damaged Are Being Resurfaced. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) just announced that damaged roads are being resurfaced, river dredging continues, and word should be released soon regarding to where the massive mountain of coal fly ash that spilled on December 22 will be moved, reports KnoxNews. The TVA spill … [Read more...]
Arsenic, Other Toxins Found in Water Near Tennessee Fly Ash Spill
Tennessee Fly Ash Spill Showed High Amounts of Arsenic. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) said that some tests done in the wake of last week's fly ash spill showed high amounts of arsenic in water, the Associated Press is reporting. State and federal officials are urging residents around Kingston, TN to stop drinking water … [Read more...]
Arsenic in Water May Be Tied to Diabetes
Arsenic in Water With Type 2 Diabetes. According to an Associated Press (AP) report, recent analysis of government data has linked low-level arsenic exposure, possibly from drinking water, with Type 2 diabetes. Although the study’s limitations warrant additional research public water systems were moving toward meeting tougher U.S. … [Read more...]
Suit alleges DuPont contamination of water
DuPont Contamination Including A Carcinogen. Drinking water supplies near a DuPont facility in New Jersey have been contaminated with chemicals, including a suspected carcinogen used in the production of Teflon, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges that the contamination is linked to the manufacturing, … [Read more...]
