Americans purchase more than 15 billion gallons of bottled water each year — often believing it to be the cleaner, safer choice. But new research suggests that every sip may contain far more than just water. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that a single liter of […]
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes have long been favored in the construction of drinking water distribution systems due to their durability, low cost, and ease of installation. However, increasing attention has been directed toward the potential health risks associated with PVC leaching – the process whereby chemicals used in PVC manufacturing migrate into drinking water. Understanding […]
Americans now purchase upwards of 15 billion gallons of bottled water each year. Little do they know each bottled liter is teeming with a quarter million tiny plastic particles, according to research published earlier this month. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed roughly 240,000 detectable plastic particles in a typical […]
A report from a coalition of U.S. environmental advocacy groups has warned of the health risks of PVC plastic and urged public officials against using the material in community drinking water pipes. PVC is made with vinyl chloride, the same hazardous material released in the fiery train derailment that triggered a public health and environmental […]
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