Jul 26 Energy & Environment Report Reveals Contaminants In “Legal” Water An environmental group’s new report shows a broad range of contaminants occur in many drinking water systems in the Ohio Valley, even though the water meets federal requirements. The research highlights the gap between what regulations require and what many scientists and health advocates recommend for safe drinking water. The Environmental Working Group compiled the […] By Nicole Erwin Jul 26 Energy & Environment Report Reveals Contaminants In “Legal” Water Nicole Erwin
Feb 13 Energy & Environment DuPont Offers $670M Settlement For “Teflon” Chemical Contamination Of Water The chemical giant DuPont made an offer Monday to pay more than half-a-billion dollars to settle water contamination lawsuits pending in federal court. 3,550 plaintiffs from the mid-Ohio Valley filed suit claiming contaminated drinking water led to diseases linked to chemical exposure. The chemical they were exposed to is known as C-8, or PFOA, and […] By Glynis Board Feb 13 Energy & Environment DuPont Offers $670M Settlement For “Teflon” Chemical Contamination Of Water Glynis Board
Jan 27 Health Troubled Waters: A Coalfield County Loses Trust In Water And Government On any given day in Martin County, Kentucky, the water system loses more water to leaks than it delivers to paying customers through their faucets. The water system is under a state investigation for the third time since 2002. Customers complain of frequent service interruptions and discolored water, and their bills come with a notice […] By Benny Becker Jan 27 Health Troubled Waters: A Coalfield County Loses Trust In Water And Government Benny Becker