The EPA Prepares to Take On the Nation’s Lead Water Lines

The EPA Prepares to Take On the Nation’s Lead Water Lines

Infrastructure is perhaps the most important component of building a civilization, though it comes with a key issue. The issue is that infrastructure is expensive, and most nations aren’t eager to update what has already been done. The Romans had basic plumbing, but...
EPA Places Order on Chemical Manufacturer Chemours

EPA Places Order on Chemical Manufacturer Chemours

The EPA has been slow in many ways when it comes to tackling the nationwide issue of PFAS. For several years, the organization has been deliberating on a new federal standard for how the United States should handle these forever chemicals. However, while we are still...
Critical Water Precautions for Pregnancy

Critical Water Precautions for Pregnancy

It is well documented how contaminated water can cause issues for pregnant women and their unborn children. From issues during pregnancy to lower birth weights for newborns, it is essential that one remains aware of their water intake during pregnancy. However, it can...
Clayton County and the Real Cost of Treating PFAS

Clayton County and the Real Cost of Treating PFAS

Clayton county is one of many affected counties within the state of Georgia that have found dangerous levels of PFAS in their water supply. This discovery has a laundry list of implications for the county’s citizens, but a key piece is the cost. The federal government...
The Impact of PFAS on Freshwater Fish

The Impact of PFAS on Freshwater Fish

Fishing is a national pastime, but for some it is also an important source of food. While fishing has been around since the dawn of time, a recent contaminant has made that activity far more questionable. PFAS leak into water sources across the country and make that...
Chemical Companies Involved in PFAS Leakage Pay Up

Chemical Companies Involved in PFAS Leakage Pay Up

In 2018 Ohio issued a lawsuit to three chemical companies; DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva. This lawsuit demanded compensation from the organizations, as their operations knowingly led to leakage of PFAS into the state’s water sources. After several long years, the...