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environment26 days ago•5 min saved

Activists push to include microplastics in drinking-water testing

The EPA's proposed drinking-water monitoring would require testing for up to 30 contaminants, but microplastics are not included, prompting a letter from 250 health professionals urging their addition; California has already moved ahead with microplastic screenings, though validated testing methods are not yet available, and the UCMR 6 timeline aims for finalization by year-end with implementation in 2028, while the public can submit comments by August 31.

via LAist|

#drinking-water #environment #epa

health3 months ago•5 min saved

East Village Haven Plaza Faces Legionnaires’ Disease Advisory After Two Cases

Health officials issued a precautionary advisory for Haven Plaza tenants in the East Village after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease within the last year; water-system testing is underway and residents are advised to limit exposure to water vapor (e.g., avoid showers) while investigators assess the building’s water system, with management retaining a water-systems consultant and results to be reported to the NYC Health Department.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#haven-plaza #health #legionella

health3 months ago•1 min saved

Pittsburgh VA Reports Two Legionella Cases Amid Ongoing Water-Safety Measures

Two patients at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center tested positive for Legionella, prompting flushing, testing, and water-line precautions after a past 2011–2012 outbreak. The Allegheny County Health Department has not been notified, and testing positive for Legionella does not automatically mean Legionnaires’ disease. The hospital says care was not interrupted and it’s operating normally, while a prior VA Inspector General report found earlier lapses in water treatment and adherence to guidance, with recommendations implemented subsequently.

via WPXI|

#health #inspector-general-report #legionella

health-and-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"DC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Northern DC, Testing Underway"

DC Water has collected water samples from areas under a boil water advisory in Northwest and Northeast D.C. after a temporary loss of pressure, with results expected Sunday. Customers in the impacted neighborhoods are advised to boil water before use and discard beverages made after the pressure loss. The advisory will be lifted after two consecutive days of clear samples. Customers with water quality questions can contact DC Water for assistance.

via DC Water|

#boil-water-advisory #dc-water #health-and-safety

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Watertown Works to Resolve Boil Water Advisory and Restore Normalcy

Watertown officials are hopeful that the boil water advisory, which was issued after a water main break last Thursday, will be lifted by midweek. Testing on the city's water and chlorine levels is progressing well, and the reservoirs are filling up. The water department is considering lifting the water conservation notice soon, but the boil water advisory will remain in effect. Additional water pickup locations and times for those still in need are uncertain at this time.

via WWNY|

#boil-water-advisory #local-news #water-conservation

health3 years ago•0 min saved

Lead Contamination in Middle Tennessee School's Drinking Water Raises Concerns

Coffee County Central High School in Tennessee has notified parents about lead contamination in the school's drinking water. Six tests conducted on the water revealed lead levels above 20 parts per billion. The affected water sources have been removed and replaced, and the school system plans to retest the water after repairs are completed.

via WSMV 4|

#coffee-county-central-high-school #drinking-water #health