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Water Softener Companies Sneak in Property Liens

A few water softener companies have taken to sneaking in property liens (basically, a claim on someone's property until they settle up a debt) and these companies have particularly targeted young, first-time homeowners with sales pitches full of alarming health claims about local tap water.

Kevin

Oct 23, 2023

Iowa’s Funding for Private Wells

In Iowa, the fight for clean water has taken a front seat, with the state proactively offering $50,000 every year to each of its 99 counties for testing and fixing up private wells.

Kevin

Oct 16, 2023

US Military Bases Leak PFAS into Drinking Water

A recent report from the Department of Defense shows local drinking water near 245 US military bases is at risk due to leaks of PFAS, but didn't give all the details about which areas are hit hardest or how bad the pollution is.

Kevin

Oct 09, 2023

Are UV Lights The Future of Clean Water?

In a recent article, WCP highlighted a growing trend in water treatment: a shift towards using UV lights, especially UVC LED technology. Turns out, popular methods used to filter PFAS (like RO and GAC systems) can sometimes strip away beneficial stuff, like chlorine.

Kevin

Oct 02, 2023

Saltwater is Taking Over the Mississippi River

The Mississippi River, hit hard by drought, is now grappling with an infiltration of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. It's a slow-moving crisis that's causing a whole lot of worry for folks down there.

Kevin

Sep 25, 2023

Florida County Takes Proactive Approach to PFAS

Broward County in Florida, home of Fort Lauderdale and Alligator Alley, is proactively assessing its water treatment process with an eye on reducing PFAS levels in its drinking water.

Kevin

Sep 18, 2023

Well-Water Testing in High Demand

Earlier this month the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) rolled out free well-water testing kits for Michigan residents, using $5M in funding.

Kevin

Sep 11, 2023

Bloomberg Law on the 3M Situation

According to Bloomberg Law, 3M Co.'s recent tweaks to its multibillion-dollar PFAS settlement have a "been there, done that" vibe, echoing the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement between tobacco companies and states.

Kevin

Sep 04, 2023

Hard Water is Good for Your Heart?

In a fresh study from the Foods Journal, researchers delved deep into the world of hard drinking water and its potential shield against heart diseases. Drawing from studies spanning Asia, Europe, and Canada, the evidence hinted that hard water, rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium, might be a secret weapon in reducing heart-related deaths.

Kevin

Aug 28, 2023

Michigan Judges Side with 3M

Ah, Michigan, the place where lakes are great and water regulations... a tad slippery. Michigan's rules for tackling PFAS in groundwater just took a dive, courtesy of their Court of Appeals.

Kevin