Chemical Contaminants

Correctly, Tarbell explained how drilling activities can disturb groundwater aquifers and potentially lead to chemical alteration of the water; as an example, increasing the levels of certain contaminants like iron and manganese.
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Routine testing of South Elgin community water supply wells indicate that contaminants could be present in the area’s private wells. The contaminant detected is tetracloroethylene (PCE), a chemical used in dry cleaning and manufacturing processes.
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The USGS surface water study found a median of seven and as many as 38 chemical contaminants in any given water sample. Among the chemicals most commonly detected in this national survey are known and suspected endocrine disruptors, including various …
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Every school day across the Tampa Bay area and America, kids leave home with apple juice in their lunch boxes. Their toddler siblings drink it from sippy cups. The labels look kid-friendly: Motts, Apple & Eve Organics, Tree Top. But what’s inside …
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Thanks to the coal industry,” writes Kennedy, “every waterway in central Appalachia is now contaminated with dangerous levels of heavy metals like mercury,” as well “deadly chemicals like arsenic and selenium illegally dumped into Appalachia’s …
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Also, the flood waters can be contaminated with fecal material and diarrheal illnesses can result from ingesting the dirty water. Any cuts or wounds can get infected … If there are any pesticides and chemicals that are going in, they are going to …
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Residents and businesses near Bon Brae Street and Harper Avenue may see equipment and contractors in protective gear through May, according to a EPA news release Thursday. The cleanup is to include removing and disposing of contaminated sediment and …
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The second major way that people live green is to reduce waste and increase … This is a simple way to be green — from reusable water bottles to recycling all of our paper, plastic and canned garbage. There are many products out there that claim …
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People who use private wells are being urged to have them tested to make sure water hasn’t been contaminated by runoff caused by snow melt. Culligan Water officials say melting of heavy snowfall in Nebraska and other states could increase the influx …
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