History of DDT ocean dumping off L.A. coast even worse than expected, EPA finds
DDT ocean dumping in L.A. even worse than expected – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Continue reading History of DDT ocean dumping off L.A. coast even worse than expected, EPA finds
Saltwater Intrusion, a “Slow Poison” to East Coast Drinking Water
Saltwater Intrusion, a “Slow Poison” to East Coast Drinking Water – Circle of Blue Saltwater intrusion refers to the landward movement of seawater into freshwater systems. It’s a game of density: saltwater is denser than freshwater, so it remains underneath the freshwater in water tables. When the freshwater volume decreases, saltwater begins to take its place. Mixing then occurs, contaminating the whole supply. At high concentrations of salt in drinking water, people can develop hypertension, which exacerbates pre-existing health conditions and puts the elderly at higher risk of stroke. Continue reading Saltwater Intrusion, a “Slow Poison” to East Coast Drinking Water
Update: Bellwether Trial Date Set for PFAS Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit
Update: Bellwether Trial Date Set for PFAS Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit | Water & Wastes Digest (wwdmag.com) Continue reading Update: Bellwether Trial Date Set for PFAS Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit
California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction
California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-28/california-drought-official-blasts-newsom-administration Continue reading California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction
PFAS testing needed for people with elevated exposures, US science advisors warn
Water on Whidbey July 2022
EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny
EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny – Circle of Blue For members of the general public who are attuned to drinking water contaminants, the EPA announcement is raising concerns, according to John Lovie, president of the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association. Located in Washington state, the association counts about 100 water systems as members, which range in size from several thousand customers to just three or four. The town of Coupeville, one of the largest in the association, is dealing with PFAS chemicals in its water. Circle of Blue Continue reading EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny
PFAS Coverage from the Guardian
PFAS | Environment | The Guardian Continue reading PFAS Coverage from the Guardian
Can Arizona citizens use the tools of democracy to preserve the state’s dwindling water? — High Country News – Know the West
https://www.hcn.org/articles/south-water-can-arizona-citizens-use-the-tools-of-democracy-to-preserve-the-states-dwindling-water How a group of ‘scrappy’ locals are working to create Arizona’s first citizen-initiated groundwater management area. Continue reading Can Arizona citizens use the tools of democracy to preserve the state’s dwindling water? — High Country News – Know the West
Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills for Water Operators – Port Townsend
Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills Workshop in Port Townsend (constantcontact.com) At The Cotton Building on the Port Townsend Waterfront Double Header!! Morning and Afternoon Sessions Attend one of these 3.5 hour workshops for chlorine residual testing. This class will provide wastewater and drinking water operators with a better understanding of good lab skills and chlorine measurement techniques and why they matter. It will provide operators with hands on skills to answer the questions: How do I know my instrument is working? How do I know that the residual that I measure is real? How good is my technique? Each class size … Continue reading Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills for Water Operators – Port Townsend
City of Langley is hiring a Maintenance Laborer
Full details in this job posting: Employment Opportunities in Langley (langleywa.org) Continue reading City of Langley is hiring a Maintenance Laborer
Maine is Only Beginning to Grapple With the PFAS Crisis | Down East Magazine
https://downeast.com/land-wildlife/maine-is-only-beginning-to-grapple-with-the-toxic-legacy-of-forever-chemicals/ Continue reading Maine is Only Beginning to Grapple With the PFAS Crisis | Down East Magazine
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination | Toxic Chemicals & Diseases (consumernotice.org) On-base leaks and spills, as well as an off-base business mishandling chemicals, led to water contamination at the Tarawa Terrace and Hadnot Point water treatment plants at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Trichlorethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), benzene and vinyl chloride were all detected. Continue reading Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Water Contamination Information from ConsumerNotice.org
Water Contamination | Health Risks and Safe Remedies (consumernotice.org) Safe drinking water is a critical component of human life, but pollution threatens many of our water supplies. Agriculture is one of the key causes of water pollution. Industrial activities, overflowing sewers and naturally occurring substances can also contaminate our drinking water. Knowing the signs of water contamination will help you take actions that will keep you and your family safe. Includes information on PFAS Continue reading Water Contamination Information from ConsumerNotice.org
EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny
“For members of the general public who are attuned to drinking water contaminants, the EPA announcement is raising concerns, according to John Lovie, president of the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association. Located in Washington state, the association counts about 100 water systems as members, which range in size from several thousand customers to just three or four.” Continue reading EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny