What to know about fluoride in drinking water
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Health and Human Services secretary and while we don’t know what the policies will be, one thing Kennedy has signaled he would look at is fluoridation of water across the United States.
Possibly toxic chemical may be widespread in drinking water, study finds. Should you filter your tap water?
Part of the reason for the concern over the chemical's potential toxicity is that it appears to be widespread in U.S. drinking water. "We looked for it in 40 samples in 10 U.S. chlorinated drinking water systems located in seven states. We did find it in ...
What to know about the newly identified chemical found in certain U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Mystery Chemical in US Drinking Water Could Be Risk to Hundreds of Millions
A newly identified compound in tap water that had eluded scientists for decades prompts safety concerns for a third of Americans.
What to know about a newly defined chemical byproduct found in drinking water
Some water systems decided to use chloramine -- a chemical compound formed by mixing chlorine and ammonia -- as a disinfectant instead. Chloramine forms fewer byproducts than chlorine and is believed to be more stable, making it useful for water systems that deliver water over large distances.
Common chemical in drinking water hasn't been tested for safety
Chloramine is used as a disinfectant in drinking water systems from the US to Australia. Research now shows it breaks down into a compound that may have negative health impacts
Yes, you should still drink tap water. What to know.
Despite the identification of a new chemical and the presence of an old chemical, fluoride, in drinking water, experts said most tap water is safe to drink
Scientists identify previously unknown byproduct in some drinking water that they say could be harmful
Scientists have discovered a chemical byproduct in treated drinking water that for years, they couldn’t isolate. More research is now on the horizon because the byproduct shares similarities with other toxic compounds,
New chemical identified in drinking water could be toxic
Simply because you could be drinking water that could be harmful. About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found.
Mysterious chemical byproduct identified in US tap water
Scientists have been observing the chemical compound, chloronitramide, for decades. Modern kitchen refurbs could be linked to a number of tragic fatalities. The trend for engineered quartz – a popular worktop surface that is cheaper and lighter than marble and granite – is reported to be the cause of an increase in a deadly lung disease.
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After ‘The Love Boat’ ship mysteriously sinks, town worries about safe drinking water: ‘Nefarious dark stuff’
The 70-year-old MS Aurora — the vessel which inspired the iconic television show — has been sunk for months, prompting ...
Drinking Water Warning Issued by EPA to Millions of Customers
The EPA's Office of Inspector General found systems supplying water to 26.6 million customers were vulnerable to cyberattacks ...
Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in ...
Another high-profile politician supports removing fluoride from drinking water
Florida’s Surgeon General is the latest high-profile politician to advise against adding fluoride to drinking water. For ...