Drinking Water Safety

By Kim Hackett
Health warning for three more area beaches
“……Experts say polluted storm-water runoff can degrade drinking water supplies, contaminate fish and contribute to the growth of harmful algae blooms
According to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council last year, the number of closing and advisory days at ocean, bay and Great Lakes beaches in [...]

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If you live in Columbia, here is an article from the Missourian regarding Trihalomethanes in water. Trihalomethanes are compounds that form when chlorine, which is added to drinking water to kill potentially harmful bacteria, interacts with organic matter in the water. Trihalomethanes have been linked with increased risk of cancer.
Read here to see how [...]

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