Florida Drinking Water to Change Under New Proposal
Florida's drinking water could change statewide as a new bill banning local governments from using "water additives" has been filed. Newsweek has contacted Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services via email for comment.
How Best To Deal With Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water?
The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA compounds are currently being regulated.
California introduces legislation to protect residents from PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Policymakers in California have introduced new legislation designed to protect consumers from exposure to PFAS (per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances) – also
California Could Change Drinking Water Standards Under New Bill
If a recently introduced California bill becomes law, the state will be able to maintain or strengthen current federal limits for "forever chemicals" in drinking water, even if the Trump administration repeals the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision that established the limits.
California bill aims to keep forever chemicals out of water supply
State lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would keep toxic “forever chemicals” out of California’s drinking water. About 12 million Californians have tap water that contains PFAS.
California lawmaker proposes state-level ‘forever chemical’ limits
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish state-mandated drinking water standards for toxic “forever chemicals,” amid fears that existing federal limits could be scrapped by the Trump administration.
Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer
A new analysis out of Sweden reports that disinfecting water with chlorine creates chemical byproducts that can increase the ...
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Researchers uncover new method to extract dangerous substance from drinking water — and it could save society billions every year
"Our study presents a versatile platform." Researchers uncover new method to extract dangerous substance from drinking water ...
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Study Suggests Chlorination Levels May Be Too High in the US
Experts say drinking water disinfection is essential, but current methods may expose people to potentially harmful compounds.
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Most People Don’t Drink Enough Water—Here’s How Much You Need Per Day
How much water you should drink varies. Your age, activity level, health issues, and lifestyle affect what’s right for you.
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Drinking water unlocks 5 rare ways to melt stubborn fat
Learn how strategic water consumption throughout your day could be the missing key to achieving sustainable weight loss and a ...
Fort Myers is first in Southwest Florida to keep fluoride in drinking water
Fort Myers City Council is the first in SWFL to keep fluoride. Council listens as dentists plead to protect poor kids' teeth ...
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Mooresville's 2024 Drinking Water Report Affirms Safety Standards Compliance; No PFAS Detected
The Town of Mooresville has recently published its 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report, assuring the community that its water ...
Lake Mary to discuss fluoride use in drinking water
The Lake Mary City Commission will discuss whether or not to remove fluoride from the drinking water at a meeting tonight.
Florida City Bucks Surgeon General to Keep Fluoride in Drinking Water
Municipalities nationwide are considering removing fluoride from drinking water, but one Florida city won't be among them.
Many Nebraskans still under threat of high nitrate in drinking water, report finds
In 2023, nearly 29,000 households scattered across rural Nebraska received postcards instructing them how to get their ...