Water pollution articles
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Protecting drinking water on prairies from an emerging pollutant
With the help of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), researchers from the University of Guelph (UofG) have learned more about an emerging pollutant that is prevalent in groundwater across the Prairies.
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Study Finds Water Polluted With "Forever Chemicals" in Almost 50% of U.S. Prisons
An estimated 1 million incarcerated people are believed to have been exposed to levels of PFAS from water in prisons. These "forever chemicals" are known to cause lifelong health issues.
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Water company contemplates higher rates for "luxury" water use
Consumers may have to pay more for water that is not used for household purposes or drinking to discourage excessive use, water company Vitens has told the Telegraaf. Vitens, which has six million customers, said it is looking into ways of making “luxury use”, such as watering gardens and filling up swimming pools more expensive. “We are looking into introducing a basic rate for water that is used for cooking, drinking, showering and flushing the toilet. Everything else will cost