drinking water safety

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.

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.

In Tacoma, tests are continuing on homes found to have problems with lead in drinking-water lines. Last week, the city revealed it found high lead levels…