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120+ Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across PA, New Study Says 120+ Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across PA, New Study Says
120+ Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across PA, New Study Says Drinking water in some Northeast states contains some of the highest levels of contaminants in the country, according to new data. The latest update to the Environmental Working Group's tap water database analyzed nearly 50,000 water systems nationwide between 2021 and 2023. The nonprofit identified 324 contaminants in drinking water, many at levels exceeding health-based guidelines. New York had the highest number in the region with 197 contaminants detected since 2013. New Jersey followed with 131, Pennsylvania with 123, and Connecticut with 120. Massachusetts recorde…

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by Chris Spiker
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Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says
Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says A newly discovered compound in drinking water has raised questions about its potential health risks.  The chemical, known as chloronitramide anion (Cl–N–NO₂⁻), was found in all samples from 10 US drinking water systems that use chloramines, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday, Nov. 21. The research, led by Julian L. Fairey, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas,  identified chloronitramide anion as a decomposition product of inorganic chloramines, which are commonly used to disinfect municipal water supplies.  The study estimates …

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Harmful Algae' Closes Gifford Pinchot State Park To Swimmers 'Harmful Algae' Closes Gifford Pinchot State Park To Swimmers
'Harmful Algae' Closes Gifford Pinchot State Park To Swimmers Quaker Race Beach at Gifford Pinchot State Park is closed for swimming until further notice, park officials say.  Due to "harmful algae conditions," the beach is closed until " acceptable water sample test results are received," park management said on Facebook.  Boating and fishing are still permitted, but parkgoers should take caution to avoid direct contact with the water.  Officials say to:  Wash hands after coming into contact with the lake water Shower and bathe pets immediately after "water-based recreation activities" Avoid swallowing the water Avoid contact w…

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by Mac Bullock