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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 […]

03/07/2017 / By Robert Jonathan

Gross: Water test shows just how much pee is in public swimming pools

With spring followed by summer just around the corner, thoughts turn to peeing in swimming pools? Maybe not overtly, but a new study confirms that swimmers seem to be using pools as their go-to bathroom or communal toilet. Perhaps this gives a new meaning to everyone into the pool. Scientists at the University of Alberta, […]

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