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Synthetic chemicals have been found in Colorado water supplies. The Pentagon is examining hundreds of military sites for possible contamination by PFCs, which have been linked to health problems.
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The study finds, in many cases, amounts barely higher than government guidelines allow, but significant levels in 66 water supplies. The chemicals are very persistent once in the environment.
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Clean, safe drinking water is essential to life. To get that water, however, requires a sludge of chemicals, countless testings — and different treatment processes depending on where you live.
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Michigan's governor wants to spend $30 million to pay water bills in Flint. A lawsuit is seeking five times that in refunds and damages for people who paid for lead-tainted drinking water.
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What do drinking water and wildlife have in common? Both benefit from public land set aside by Seattle Public Utilities. You can learn more about all…
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Even if you don’t like getting your feet wet, the recent heavy rains are still something to celebrate.Over the past two weeks, there has been so much…
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The clouds and cooler temperatures might have some Seattle homeowners thinking it’s okay to get out those sprinklers and garden hoses again and bring the…
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When you turn on the tap and water comes out, there’s a tendency to think it’s free.But increasingly, there’s a push to recognize water as the precious…
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We’re getting the “weather we need,” so get ready for a wet and windy weekend, says KPLU expert Cliff Mass.“Our water supply was well below normal,” said…
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Quick quiz: In springtime, does snow melt faster out in the open or in the shade? You might figure it melts faster in the sunshine, and that seems to be…