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Bush Administration Moves to Okay Toxic Teflon Pollution in Tap Water

New EWG tests find the pollutant in Washington DC tap water
» Read more... | Published January 15, 2009

Bottled Water Quality Investigation: 10 Major Brands, 38 Pollutants

Bottled water contains disinfection byproducts, fertilizer residue, and pain medication
» Read more... | Published October 15, 2008

Pesticide in Soap, Toothpaste and Breast Milk - Is It Kid-Safe?

Summary & Recommendations
It’s a toxic pesticide that may be in your child’s toothpaste and toys, in your bed, kitchen counters and clothing.
» Read more... | Published July 17, 2008

FDA Food Testing Shows Widespread Rocket Fuel Contamination of Commonly Consumed Foods and Beverages

Children consuming contaminated tap water and food at risk; EPA tap water safety standards are critically needed
» Read more... | Published January 16, 2008

Children Overexposed to Rocket Fuel Chemical

EPA Caves to Defense Industry Lobbyists: House Committee Taking Action to Protect Children
EWG finds that children are overexposed to the rocket fuel chemical perchlorate as a House committee takes action to protect them.
» Read more... | Published October 25, 2007

Trouble Downstream: Upgrading Conservation Compliance

EWG asks Congress to require more environmental protection from farmers in exchange for federal farm subsidies.
» Read more... | Published September 4, 2007

Fluoride in Southern California Tap Water

The Southern California Metropolitan Water District’s plan to fluoridate drinking water, beginning in October, would expose more than 64,000 children to fluoride in excess of government safety limits.
» Read more... | Published August 16, 2007

Chlorine Pollutants at High Levels in DC Tap Water

New tests find high levels of hazardous chlorination byproducts in D.C. tap water
In spite of the best efforts of the Washington Aqueduct, tap water tests by EWG from May 2007 reveal toxic by-products of the chemicals used to purify Potomac River water at levels above annual federal health limits. Read the Washington Post story.
» Read more... | Published July 19, 2007

Water pollution caused by cosmetic chemicals, cleaning supplies and plastics

Sources of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in San Francisco Bay
An EWG study finds that 95 percent of wastewater samples draining into San Francisco Bay show widespread use of hormone-disrupting chemicals. Read the SF Chronicle story, "Danger Feared from Chemicals Getting into Bay."
» Read more... | Published July 11, 2007
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