In Philadelphia, as in many cities across the country, the legally-required statement on the quality of water in our taps proclaims “Philadelphia’s water is safe and healthy to drink for most people.” The only exception, they claim, is people with “special health concerns,” like compromised immune systems. But sometimes we wonder how they know it’s … [Read more…]
Official Says Complaining About Tap Water is Act of Terrorism If you dare to complain about the poor quality of your tap water, you better expect a visit from Homeland Security. Because after all, as a water official has now verified on record, complaining about your tap water can be an act of terrorism. Concerned … [Read more…]
EWG’s New Online Water Filter Buying Guide Washington, D.C. – The Environmental Working Group has released its new online water filter buying guide with more options and new tips for consumers who want cleaner drinking water for themselves and their families. “Having clean and safe drinking water isn’t a privilege, it’s a right,” said Paul Pestano, an … [Read more…]
High Levels of Arsenic Found in Rice – Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff – Huffington Post The FDA and Consumer Reports recently released lab reports detailing just how much arsenic is in rice products — and found that many brands contain more arsenic in a single serving than what the EPA allows in a quart of drinking water. Yes, you … [Read more…]
Are your precious pets getting too much chlorine? If you are using regular tap water for your pets, they may be ingesting and bathing in toxic chlorine. I know my cat likes to drink out of the toilet, so we have to keep the toilet lids down. Chlorine is a known carcinogen to humans, and it only … [Read more…]
EWG News release Human Carcinogen Found in Drinking Water Near Gas Drilling Ops CONTACT: EWG Public Affairs 510-444-0973 x305, [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2012 Washington, D.C. — The federal Environmental Protection Agency’s detection of arsenic, a known human carcinogen, barium and other contaminants in the well water of homes near natural gas drilling … [Read more…]
Arsenic in Apple Juice Dr. Oz’s Extensive National Investigation Update: Consumer Reports is out with its investigation into arsenic in the food supply. It found 10% of apple juice and grape juice samples had total arsenic levels above the drinking water standard of 10 parts per billion. Consumer Reports also found that the majority of … [Read more…]