People are often surprised when they learn we have water scarcity issues in the United States. For example, Flint, Michigan, experienced water issues for over six years. In 2014 a change in water supply from Lake Huron and the Detroit River to the Flint River caused severe problems for residents of Flint, Michigan. High levels of lead leached into the water supply. Around 100,000 people were exposed to elevated lead levels. Residents found other ways… Read more »
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CategoriesToxic Cocktail? No thanks, I’ll Pass
Five ways you can help reduce water pollution.
We finally reached the rainy season in Southern California and I was explaining to a friend how the Surfrider Foundation recommends people never swim or surf after a rain because of illnesses caused by water pollution. I went on to say the runoff from urban areas and leaking sewer pipes makes it easy to get sick after going in the water. … Read more »
Toxic Cocktail? No thanks, I'll Pass
Five ways you can help reduce water pollution.
We finally reached the rainy season in Southern California and I was explaining to a friend how the Surfrider Foundation recommends people never swim or surf after a rain because of illnesses caused by water pollution. I went on to say the runoff from urban areas and leaking sewer pipes makes it easy to get sick after going in the water. … Read more »
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American Water Works - AWK
Aqua America - WTR
California Water Service Group - CWT
American States Water Company - AWR
