That gives the test utility in monitoring drinking water for two of the most toxic “forever chemicals,” perfluorooctanoic ...

In North Bay, the toxic chemicals were released in firefighting foam during training drills held at the local airport and ...

Lower the Water Level: Drop the water level below the skimmer and return lines. This is crucial for inground pools in freeze-prone areas. Drain the Lines: Use a leaf blower, air compressor, or a shop ...

Run your filter. Keep the filter running overnight. You should wait at least 24 hours before jumping in the pool (unless you ...

They linger in our water, our blood, and the environment—"forever chemicals" that are notoriously difficult to detect. But researchers at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering ...

It's not just the pool water that could be dirty. Something in the area around your hotel's pool or hot tub could also be ...

The pool inspection process begins even before the pool exists. “Pools start from the ground up,” noted Stephanie Neff, an aquatics program specialist for the New Mexico Environment Department. As a ...

A recent study has raised new questions about the safety of drinking water in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. The analysis found traces of “forever chemicals” and heavy metals in homes that ...

Synthetic PFAS are known as "forever chemicals," lingering in water, cookware, cosmetic products, clothing, and even our blood as they resist breaking down. They're infamous for being hard to detect.

The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks. By Hiroko Tabuchi The Department ...

Study tested tap water from 105 homes across seven Louisiana parishes. PFAS detected in 101 homes, with some levels above pending federal limits. Lead found in 67% of samples; arsenic in 70%; high ...

We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health ­– until now. Researchers with the ...