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19 Million Americans Sick from Water Each Year, Records Show

Published on December 10, 2009 By admin

Scientific research indicates that as many as 19 million Americans may become ill each year due to just the parasites, viruses and bacteria in drinking water. Certain types of cancer — such as breast and prostate cancer — have risen over the past 30 years, and research indicates they are likely tied to pollutants like those found in drinking water.

116 Additional Water Contaminants May be Regulated by EPA

Published on November 5, 2009 By admin

Pharmaceuticals, virus, bacteria, insecticides, and pesticides are on the list of 116 new water contaminants the EPA may soon regulate. Premier Water is prepared with the latest reverse osmosis and filtration technologies to proved clean water for our clients in Minnesota.

Minnesota Residents – Who’s Polluting Your Water?

Published on October 12, 2009 By admin

The New York Times has compiled a dabase with data on more than 200,000 facilities that have permits to discharge pollutants and collected responses from states regarding compliance. The information in this database comes from the Environmental Protection Agency and the California State Water Resources Control Board.   Click here to see where Minnesota pollution comes [...]

EPA Could Place Lower Limit on Atrazine

Published on October 9, 2009 By admin

WASHINGTON — The US Environmental Protection Agency announced on October 7 the that they will launch a comprehensive new evaluation of atrazine, one of the most widely used agricultural pesticides in the United States, to determine its effects on humans. The EPA’s plan calls for a September 2010 presentation of its evaluation, at which time [...]