Caroline County residents are being asked to boil all tap water as a safety precaution following a water main break.
FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming. PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances […]
UPDATE: The City of Tyler said a boil water notice was issued as of 3:55 p.m. for TWU customers in west Tyler as a safety precaution due to the main break. The boil water notice will affect 3,404 w
John Hussey's condo on Portland Pier has great water views from both sides
A water main on South Street will be shut down Monday morning.
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a rule setting enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in drinking water for five per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The EPA concluded that there is no level of exposure for two of the compounds, PFOS and PFOA, without risk of harm to human health. The EPA set
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Parts of State Route 48 are closed due to a water main break. According to the City of Oakwood Department of Public Safety, a water main break occurred overnight around 2 a.m. The city closed all lanes of Far Hills Avenue "for an undetermined amount of time" due to a "significant" []
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has issued a service alert for residents.
The metro has denounced a message circulating on social media platforms that claims that tap water in Tshwane is unsafe for drinking. According to the post that is doing the rounds on TikTok, typhoid fever is confirmed in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The post further states that residents must not drink water from the taps until […]
A new study finds that "sunny day flooding," which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters. While the elevated bacteria levels in the coastal waters tend to dissipate quickly, the findings suggest policymakers and public health officials should be aware of potential risks associated with tidal flooding.
A boil water notice has been issued for customers of Tyler Water Utilities on the west side of town after a main line break Monday morning destroyed a portion of Loop 323.
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming. PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are now either suspected or known to contribute to thyroid disease, elevated cholesterol, liver damage and cancer, among other...