Cincinnati Shuts Off Water from Ohio River due to East Palestine Contamination
The City of Cincinnati shut off its local sourcing of water from the Ohio River following the train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Report: Indian Politician Hospitalized After Drinking River Water to Prove It Was Clean
Authorities in Punjab, India, airlifted a top local politician to the hospital this week after he reportedly became sick from drinking river water that he had consumed in an attempt to convince constituents the water was clean.
Whitmer Skips Campaigning for Virginia Democrat McAuliffe amid Criticism over Michigan Water Crisis
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) was scheduled to participate in door knocking Saturday for former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), but changed her plans following a barrage of criticism from Republicans for leaving Michigan while one of its cities is grappling with water contamination.
Hurricane Harvey Victims to Participate in Toxic Exposure Study
In a new study, researchers hope to glean a better understanding of the possible health risks Hurricane Harvey victims face by outfitting them with special wristbands that monitor exposure to contaminated flood waters and airborne toxins.
E. Coli Tainted Hurricane Harvey Floodwaters Significantly, Data Reveals
The latest data from public health officials reveal that the Escherichia coli bacteria, better known as E. coli, tainted Hurricane Harvey’s raging floodwaters significantly in Houston and the surrounding affected regions.
Lawsuit: Refinery to Blame for Water Contamination
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Citizens continue to fight over the few water bottles left in this city as a lawsuit now alleges that a local energy refinery is to blame for the contamination alert issued Wednesday.
Water Contamination Halts Texas Coastal City
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nearly all activity in this coastal city has come to a halt after government officials issued a late night alert about a chemical contamination in the water system.
New Evidence: Wind Farms Contaminating Water Supply in Scotland
Campaigners in Scotland are calling for a full, independent investigation into allegations that wind farms are contaminating water supplies across large areas of Scotland. They have written to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Energy Secretary Amber Rudd calling for
