Common contaminants found in our drinking water Arsenic This toxic element is found naturally in soil and bedrock. Ingestion in high amounts can lead to serious health problems. Chlorides Small amounts of salt are natural. Higher levels are unnatural and may indicate a faulty water softener, road salt, septic waste or fertilizer contamination. […]
January 2016
Fracking: the facts come out.. but are ignored.. as usual.
Just 5 years ago, the US EPA was asked by Congress for a study of impacts of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on drinking water. Fracking has propelled a boom in U.S. oil production and added to the steep fall in gas prices. However.. the environmental impact of this technique are not well understood or researched. The […]