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Annual drinking water quality report released for 2026
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (62+ words) Colorado State University News The Consumer Confidence Report on Colorado State University's drinking water is now available. Each year, CSU is required by law to deliver a report on the quality of drinking water provided to its customers. To review…...
Dangerous pesticides: Why NGOs are criticizing chemical company Alzchem
59+ min ago (67+ words) Table. Briefings Dangerous pesticides: Why NGOs are criticizing chemical company Alzchem Chemical company Alzchem continues to export Dormex, a growth regulator banned in the European Union (EU). The company has now responded to years of criticism with concrete measures, which…...
Philippine Heart Center wins Specialty Hospital of the Year at Healthcare Asia Awards 2026
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (771+ words) The facility was recognised for a programme which expanded access to specialised heart care across the country. Philippine Heart Center received the Specialty Hospital of the Year (Cardiology) - Philippines at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2026 for its Regionalization Program: Bringing the…...
Vermont officials and residents respond to ongoing PFAS contamination concerns in Bennington County
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (871+ words) The state of Vermont is offering well testing, free water and other support for southern Bennington and Shaftsbury in the wake of research last year that found PFAS contamination in the Bennington area has spread and worsened over time. The…...
EPA to roll back some 'forever chemical' water limits while keeping the toughest ones in place
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (451+ words) WASHINGTON " The Trump administration is pulling back some limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water, angering public health advocates who say the move puts millions of Americans at risk. The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it will rescind limits in…...
34 teams to protect livestock in Sirsa's flood-prone areas
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (213+ words) The Animal Husbandry Department in Sirsa has constituted 34 special teams in flood-prone areas of the district to ensure better healthcare services and the safety of livestock under the Intensive Livestock Development Project. Deputy Director Dr Sukhwinder Singh said a flood…...
EPA walks back PFAS drinking water protections
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (593+ words) The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed dropping limits for four cancer-linked "forever chemicals" in drinking water established during the Biden administration, saying the changes were rushed and not in compliance with federal law. At the same time,…...
What if Wichita's stations put firefighter health first?
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (1856+ words) It looks like you've found our content on Newsbreak! We're delighted to have you've landed with us in your search for news. A Civic Issues Magazine from the Kansas Leadership Center Picture a day in the life of a firefighter,…...
EPA Plan Would Revoke Limits on Four PFAS in Drinking Water (1)
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (646+ words) The EPA proposed two rules on Monday to rescind Biden-era limits on four PFAS in drinking water and give qualifying water systems two more years to comply with standards for two other PFAS. The agency also announced coming limits on…...
EPA: $1 B in grant funding targeted at combating PFAS or 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (601+ words) OAN Staff'Brooke Mallory5: 15 PM " Monday, May 18, 2026 In a step toward addressing nationwide water contamination, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $1 billion in grant funding specifically targeted at combating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, widely known as PFAS or "forever chemicals....