Water News
MIAMI HERALD
‘Forever chemicals’ are in nearly all U.S. drinking water, activists say. Miami is #3 on the list.
Drinking water contamination with “forever chemicals” — present in Teflon cookware and Scotchgard stain repellent — is far more widespread than previously estimated, with some of the highest levels found in Miami, according to a study by an environmental group.
January 23, 2020 06:00 a.m.
REUTERS
U.S. drinking water widely contaminated with 'forever chemicals': environment watchdog.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The contamination of U.S. drinking water with man-made “forever chemicals” is far worse than previously estimated with some of the highest levels found in Miami, Philadelphia and New Orleans, said a report on Wednesday by an environmental watchdog group.
JANUARY 22, 202012:03 AM
Updated 8 Months ago
FLORIDA TODAY
Coronavirus in Florida: EPA says tap water safe during COVID-19 outbreak.
As shoppers clear shelves of water bottles and filters at Walmart and elsewhere, public utility, environmental and health officials assure tap water is and will remain safe to drink during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published 11:22 am ET March 19th 20202
Updated 11:42 am ET March 19th 20202
MIAMI NEW TIMES
Firefighting Chemicals Polluted Miami-Dade Tap Water.
Recent testing shows the groundwater at Miami Dade College's North Campus is contaminated with firefighting chemicals that pose health risks, Florida regulators say.
MARCH 2, 2020 | 9:00AM
EL NUEVO HERALD
Los llamados "Químicos Eternos" están presentes en casi todo el país. Miami ocupa el tercer lugar en la lista.
Beber agua potable contaminada con los llamados "químicos eternos" - presentes en utensilios de cocina de teflón y en productos para combatir las manchas - es mucho más común de lo que se había previamente estimado, y en Miami se encuentran algunos de los niveles más altos, según un estudio que realizó un grupo ambientalista.
Por Adriana Brasileiro
22 de Enero, 2020.
