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health-and-environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Water Safety Concerns Plague Colorado Mobile Home Park Residents"

Many residents of mobile home parks in Colorado, including Elephant Rock Mobile Home Park, are afraid to drink the tap water due to high levels of radium, a cancerous radioactive metal, found in the private groundwater wells that provide water to these communities. State legislators have received numerous complaints about smelly, discolored water that tastes bad and could be hazardous to residents' health. Mobile home park residents, many of whom have low incomes, fear eviction if they file water contamination complaints. The state recently passed a law requiring testing of water at mobile home parks and mandating remediation of any contaminated water found.

via NBC News|

#colorado #drinking-water-standards #health-and-environment

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Toxic Metals Found in Mixed-Fruit Juices and Soft Drinks.

A study from Tulane University has found that some commonly consumed beverages contained levels of toxic metals that exceed federal drinking water standards. Five of the 60 beverages tested contained levels of a toxic metal above federal drinking water standards. Mixed-fruit juices and plant-based milks contained elevated concentrations of toxic metals more often than other drinks. While lead was detected in more than 93% of the 60 samples, most contained very low levels, below 1 part per billion. The study highlights the need for more research into the contents of American beverages and the potential health risks for children.

via Tulane University|

#beverages #childrens-health #drinking-water-standards