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Legionella bacteria in municipal water systems has killed or sickened thousands – is anything being done to address the problem?

March 5, 2018 -

Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) As Legionnaires’ disease continues to claim hundreds of lives and thousands of victims, the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine assembled an investigatory team who will look into the best ways to keep the lethal Legionella bacteria out of vulnerable plumbing systems, water works and lungs, reported a Circle of Blue […]

in: Health, Water

Lead contamination in Oakland schools’ water taps could cost $38 million to solve

February 28, 2018 -

Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) To ameliorate the high levels of lead contamination in the water supplies of its schools, cash-strapped Oakland Unified revealed it will need to spend $38 million, reported The East Bay Times. A representative of the California school district explained that $22 million will be spent on replacing worn-out water lines. The balance will […]

in: Environment, Environment, Health, Hygiene, Toxic chemicals, Toxic Water, Water Health

GenX chemical has contaminated the water in North Carolina, residents troubled by lack of information

February 22, 2018 -

Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) Like an unfolding nightmare, the area contaminated by cancer-causing GenX continues to grow. The Fayetteville Observer reported that North Carolina officials have once more broadened the area in Bladen County where ground water is at risk. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is investigating wells as far as 2 ½ miles from […]

in: Environment, Heavy metals & toxic elements, Science, Toxic chemicals, Toxic Water