Nitrate standard for drinking water too stringent, researcher finds

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The nitrate standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for drinking water at 10 parts per million (ppm) is too stringent according to researchers. They believe that the nitrate content of water can be twice that amount without causing any adverse health effects.

Safe Drinking Water, Pollution control industry, Drinking water, Nitrates

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Long-dormant Clean Water Act provision strengthened

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The EPA released a long-sought proposal to strengthen the Clean Water Act's Section 303(d), which mandates states list contaminated waterways, and means for cleaning up the waterways.

Air, water, & solid waste management, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Pollution Control

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Rural water systems to monitor for Cryptosporidium

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that would control the growth of Cryptosporidium parvum, a microbial pathogen, in surface waters around the country.

Water Pollution NEC, Prevention, Coccidia, Cryptosporidium

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