water-quality
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ecns.cnNew York Updates Hudson River Fish Consumption Guidance After 50 Years
State health officials revised fish-eating advice for the lower Hudson River for the first time since the 1970s. The change follows decades of cleanup work targeting polychlorinated biphenyls released from upstream industrial sites.
midcurrent.comInvestigation Underway After Fish Kill Spans 20 Miles on Chattahoochee River
Environmental officials and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper are examining a fish kill that began south of Peachtree Creek and extends at least 20 miles downstream. The cause remains undetermined, and water-quality testing continues.
foxnews.comJersey Beaches Show High Bacteria After Heavy Rain
Weekly seawater tests at four Jersey sites found unacceptable bacteria levels. Officials linked the results to runoff after rainfall on 17 and 18 May and scheduled re-sampling.
en.antaranews.comReport Detects Cocaine and Production Chemicals in Colombian Tap Water
A Center for a Secure Free Society study found traces of cocaine and related chemicals in treated drinking water from several Colombian cities. The samples were collected between late 2025 and early 2026.
theweek.comSewage and Jet Fuel Spills Enter Potomac River Near Washington D.C.
A collapsed sewer pipe released 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac in January. A separate fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews allowed 22,000 gallons of jet fuel to reach Piscataway Creek beginning in December.
cicnews.comRepresentative Questions EPA on Water Quality Near Georgia Data Center
During a House hearing, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez presented jars of brown water she said came from near a Meta data center in Morgan County, Georgia. The demonstration occurred while Assistant EPA Administrator Jessica Kramer testified on water issues.
New York PostNearly 30,000 Gallons of Partially Treated Sewage Spill Into Long Island Waterway
State and local officials reported that an equipment failure at a Long Beach wastewater plant released nearly 30,000 gallons of undisinfected sewage into Reynolds Channel on Sunday. City crews completed a multi-day cleanup of the waterway, while the State Department of Environmen…
Los Angeles TimesSanta Monica Pier Area Named Among California's Dirtiest Beaches for Tenth Year
Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card ranked the Santa Monica Pier area among the state's dirtiest beaches for the tenth consecutive year. The nonprofit and the city of Santa Monica have formed a task force to investigate the source of elevated bacteria levels.
Science NewsWater Quality Tests Help Assess Summer Swimming Risks
Public reports on bacteria levels in lakes, rivers and oceans can help swimmers gauge health risks. Scientists use indicator pathogens to detect fecal contamination in recreational waters.
New York PostReport Grades New York City Long Island Sound Beaches for 2025 Water Quality
Eight of eleven New York City beaches along the Long Island Sound received D or F grades in a 2025 water-quality survey. Three private clubs in the Bronx recorded the lowest scores after repeated tests detected elevated bacteria levels.
Lead Detected in Hot Water at Iqaluit Daycare Building
A building in Iqaluit that houses apartments and the city's only Inuktitut daycare has lead in its hot water. Officials lifted a no-consumption order for cold water on May 1 but hot water remains above guidelines.
gizmodo.comEPA Shuts Down Nugget Era Mining in Gbarpolu for Operating Without Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency closed a gold mining site in Gbarpolu County after finding it lacked required environmental permits. Residents reported that operations had polluted their main drinking water source.
The TimesEngland Adds 13 New Bathing Sites as Water Quality Concerns Persist
The government has designated 13 new bathing sites in England, including six river locations. Monitoring by the Environment Agency will now cover these areas.
NewsweekHard Water Buildup Affects Appliance Efficiency and Increases Household Costs
Hard water, containing high levels of calcium and magnesium, leads to mineral buildup inside appliances such as water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. This buildup reduces efficiency, increases energy use, and shortens appliance lifespans. Culligan data indicates avera…