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Why it’s time to leave plastic pipes in the past
Plastic pipes, especially those made from PVC, are a major contributor to microplastic pollution, releasing harmful chemicals ...
Mongabay on MSN8d
Firefighters in LA blaze face same toxic exposure as 9/11 responders
By Bobby Bascomb Smoke from wildfire poses a host of health concerns, but when fires burn through urban areas, like the ...
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 ...
Stillwater mobile home park residents without water for weeks
Imagine not having running water at your home for almost two weeks. That’s the reality for several people at a mobile home park home in Stillwater.
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 ...
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Threat of water restrictions amid increase in burst pipes and leaks as thaw leads to record water demand
There could be nighttime water restrictions in parts of the country as reservoir levels recover from the impact of freezing conditions, with demand in the greater Dublin area reaching “record levels” ...
Project to pipe water from river Shannon to Dublin could cost €10bn
The cost of the water supply pipeline from the river Shannon to the Greater Dublin Area could exceed €10 billion in a worst-case risk scenario, according to correspondence submitted by the Department ...