Nov 5, 2013 | Water Quality & Contaminants
It seems that there are many causes of cancer these and days and most of us know someone who has been affected by this ugly disease. In the United States, about 1 in 8 women just under 12% will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. The causes...
Oct 24, 2013 | Water Quality & Contaminants
October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and according to statistics, we certainly need more awareness and education to learn about the serious health effects of lead and what we can do to prevent exposure. Lead exposure most commonly occurs through...
Sep 30, 2013 | Water Quality & Contaminants
September 18 was World Water Monitoring Day which is celebrated to increase international public awareness and build education and involvement in protecting water resources around the world. In doing so, the organization attempts to engage all citizens to conduct...
Aug 15, 2013 | Water Quality & Contaminants
Consuming high levels of drinking water contamination can take its toll on the body, that’s for sure. Even today in the United States, with all of the available technology and water treatment systems, we still find ourselves battling the elements of drinking water...
Jul 1, 2013 | Water Quality & Contaminants
California officials identify agriculture, including cows, as a major source of nitrate pollution in more than 100,000 square miles of polluted groundwater. Giant livestock farms and the pollution from animal waste and fertilizers that run off into groundwater sources...
May 2, 2013 | Water Quality & Contaminants
Drinking tap water isn’t the only concern these days. Most consumers are aware that there are many situations where drinking water from the tap is contaminated and can cause serious health issues. But did you realize that contaminated shower water could actually be...
