New method traps and releases PFAS from drinking water
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, pose one of the most persistent environmental and health threats today.
Tag: drinking water
Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Groundwater is becoming saltier as rising sea levels push sea water into freshwater aquifers.
Let’s eliminate forever chemicals crisis from America’s water
PFAS are estimated to be present in at least 45% of U.S. tap water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Could salty drinking water be a risk factor for high blood pressure?
Salt can enter drinking water through several pathways, including saltwater intrusion into groundwater.
Does Florida have too many dairy cows in the wrong places?
The Florida Springs Institute studied how dairies contribute to pollution in north Florida groundwater and springs.
PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
Exposure to PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals,' increases the likelihood of low-weight and preterm births.
If Florida wants data centers, we need a smarter water plan
Florida needs to move beyond outdated models that rely on treated drinking water for industrial cooling.
For the sake of Florida’s national parks, keep offshore drilling off the table
Offshore oil drilling carries the risk of spills and other impacts that could undermine work to restore the Everglades.
Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed
Microplastics are hard to clean up once released and pose risks to our health and the environment.
Research shows threat to Florida’s drinking water
A new analysis from Food & Water Watch reveals that Florida’s water systems are at risk of flood-related disruptions