Jun 10, 2022 | ENPRESS NEWS
The Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, also known as the Healthy H2O Act, has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which has received bipartisan support, aims to improve drinking water in rural communities. Reps. Chellie Pingree...
Apr 14, 2022 | ENPRESS NEWS
Groundwater accounts for roughly 99% of all freshwater, but it is rarely used properly. In a world where billions of people have inadequate access to drinking water, this could be a golden opportunity. One advantage of groundwater is that it cannot be polluted in the...
Apr 7, 2022 | ENPRESS NEWS
Results from the EPA’s study of lead contamination in drinking water came to light. It revealed that water filters are effective at reducing lead contaminants within water. This study was performed in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a community that has been affected by lead...
Mar 31, 2022 | ENPRESS NEWS
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently voted to set a drinking water standard of 70ppt for PFAS chemicals. This is far more lenient than the recommended 20ppt, and has been a cause for conflict within decision-makers. PFAS, also known as ‘forever...
Mar 24, 2022 | ENPRESS NEWS
As the U.S Environmental Protection Agency strives to arm the nation with tools against PFAS the first step involves developing a better understanding of the forever chemicals. To achieve this, the EPA has established the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule...
Mar 1, 2022 | ENPRESS NEWS
Jim Walker lives in French Island, Wisconsin, where PFAS contamination has become widespread. Citizens living in this region have been provided with bottled water, but their lives are irreparably changed. Walker recounts the fear of living with hazardous chemicals in...
