May 5, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
According to a new, one of a kind research study conducted by USGS (United States Geological Survey), droughts may be causing elevated levels of naturally occurring arsenic to be present in well water. The study also shows that the longer the drought lasts, the higher...
May 5, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
Many well-known companies, such as Starbucks, Subway, and 7-Eleven landed a spot on the “Toxic Hall of Fame” list this year. This means that these companies failed to publicly address that there may be toxic chemicals in the products they sell to consumers. Companies...
May 5, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
State agencies have provided over 4,300 residents with free water bottles after 185 water wells revealed concentrations of PFA’s. A health advisory is expected for at least 90 days while the state continues testing. The city of La Crosse has especially been affected...
May 3, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
A study conducted in Connecticut last November discovered distressingly high levels of arsenic and uranium in private wells. The study included 2,000 different wells, and produced concerning results. 4.7% of all of the wells contained uranium concentrations beyond the...
May 3, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
A Washington bill passed recently that requires local schools to test their drinking water for lead contamination. If any contaminants are discovered, the bill requires that the schools replace the fountain with a new safer source. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Gerry...
Apr 30, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
As a result of a winter storm in Austin, Texas, water supply in the city dropped to nearly half of it’s normal levels. However, Austin Water delayed asking residents to conserve their water. Because of this delay in communication, residents were under the impression...
