On February 1, Texas' new fracking regulations go into effect. These regulations require drillers to disclose both total water and the chemicals used in fracking. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, …
LifeStraw, an Easy-to-Use, Personal Water Filter That Saves Lives for Only $5
More than one billion people in the world have no access to clean water. 3.5 million die each year from waterborne disease and most are under the age of five years old. The LifeStraw, an easy-to-use, …
Leaking Pipes: Problems with the Nation's Water Infrastructure
A new report by the Water Innovations Foundation highlights leaking pipes as a major problem with the nation's water infrastructure. Leaking pipes are a problem in nearly every water district in the …
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Missouri Drinking Water Systems Fail to Test
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a list of 23 water systems that chronically fail to perform required bacteriological testing. The water systems listed have had at least …
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Thanksgiving Gratitude
by Morgan Rusnak With Thanksgiving only a few days away, it’s hard not to be taking inventory of the things we’re thankful for: Friends, family, a great education and the privilege of clean …
What is Source Water, and How Can We Keep it Clean?
We know that we need clean, safe drinking water in order to survive, but where does our water come from, and how can we kep it clean? This video from Ecojustice Canada explains what "source water" is …
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