Articles by Peak Johnson
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Alabama Court Rules City Can Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water
1/4/2017
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last month that a Marshall County water system can cease fluoridating its water over issues that the practice is not deemed healthy.
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Utah City Celebrates Holidays With Boil Water Order
1/3/2017
It was a difficult holiday season for residents living in Lindon City, UT. A boil water advisory for their drinking water was issued on Dec. 23 after a water sample tested positive for E-coli.
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EPA Responds To Criticism On Fracking, Drinking Water Study
1/3/2017
Published amid controversy last month, the U.S. EPA has said that its study on fracking is the most detailed look at the overall science available on whether or not the practice truly pollutes drinking water.
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EPA Removes Fillings Wastewater Regulation
12/30/2016
Mercury-laden fillings that are flushed down drains from dental offices will not be regulated under a new U.S. EPA rule.
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New York To Retest School Drinking Water For Lead Contamination
12/29/2016
New York education officials announced this month that they would once more test all public school buildings in the city for unsafe levels of lead.
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Vermont Sets New Drinking Water Standard For PFOA
12/28/2016
Earlier this month, a legislative committee permanently set Vermont’s safe drinking water standard for the chemicals PFOA and PFOS at 20 ppt. The limit for Vermont is below the EPA's limit of 70 ppt, and is now one of the lowest drinking water standards in the U.S.
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After Short-Term Ban, Corpus Christi Moves Forward On Water Issues
12/27/2016
Residents of Corpus Christi, TX, can breathe a sigh of relief now that it’s safe to drink their water once more.
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Federal Charges Filed Against Former Managers For Flint Water
12/27/2016
A criminal investigation into the Flint, MI, water crisis has led state officials to seek federal charges against two former state-appointed emergency managers, accusing them of having a focus on saving money instead of the safety of residents.
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West Virginians Get Coal-Colored Water Through Their Taps
12/26/2016
Residents of a former U.S. Steel and coal mining town of fewer than 1,000 in West Virginia have been experiencing discoloration in their drinking water.
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Florida Power Company Wants To Store Radioactive Waste In Water Supply
12/22/2016
Over the last few months, Florida has experienced issues with drinking water and the environment.