The Los Angeles Wildfires Have Created Another Problem—Unsafe Drinking Water
Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local ...
L.A. fires may have brought cancer-causing chemicals into drinking water
Why are there “do not boil” and “do not drink” notices issued? A visual look at how toxic compounds can get into the tap and ...
Wildfires May Be Contaminating Los Angeles Water with Harmful Chemicals
Fires can make drinking water, pipes and tanks unsafe. An environmental engineer explains why that’s so and what to do ...
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Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
As evacuation orders are lifted, safe drinking water should be top of ... Heat can partially melt plastic pipes and water meters, releasing chemicals; smoke can be sucked into water systems ...
How we treat catchment water to make it safe to drink
There is renewed concern about PFAS or ‘forever’ chemicals in drinking water. Here’s how we keep track of more than 250 ...
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DIPRA Welcomes Columbus, OH, to the Sesquicentennial Club to Honor Cast Iron Pipes Providing Clean, Safe Drinking Water for 150+ Years
recognizing cast iron pipes in the municipality's drinking water system that have been in service for at least 150 years. DIPRA Regional Director Paul H. Hanson, P.E. (left) presents the ...