By Victor Rivera-Diaz, Researcher and Writer for Save The Water ᵀᴹ | May 14, 2021
Coastal waters around the globe face a seemingly invisible threat—nutrient pollution from groundwater discharge. The problem substances…
By Matthew Taylor, Associate Researcher & Writer at Save The Water™ | May 3, 2021
A mine reaches the end of its life cycle when the supply of ore that is being extracted, such…
By April Day, Director of Publishing for Save the Water™ | April 13, 2021
On April 3, 2021, Florida Governor Robert DeSantis declared an emergency. A structure holding back 480 million gallons (1.8 billion…
By Victor Rivera-Diaz, Staff Researcher & Writer at Save The Water™ | March 29, 2021
Not all water is created equal: the 140,000 public water systems (PWS) flowing throughout the United States drastically differ…
By Amanda Fogleman, Researcher and Writer at Save the Water ™ | March 29, 2021
As the Earth’s population continues to increase, securing a stable food source becomes essential. Farmers seek ways to…
By Victor Rivera-Diaz, Staff Researcher and Writer at Save The Water™ | March 5, 2021
The naturally occurring metal strontium (Sr) is contaminating drinking-water wells across the United States. Among the most affected regions,…
Volunteers at Save The WaterTM researched and wrote a literature review about water contamination from a group of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to by the acronym PFAS. The…
February 1, 2021
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"Nothing lasts forever," including the so-called "forever" chemicals. "Forever" chemicals are harmful compounds often found in water. But…
By Lauren Hansen, Staff Researcher/Writer | December 20, 2020
Chlorine in drinking water can have toxic effects on the human body, according to a study earlier this year. Long-term exposure to…
By En Qi Teo, Staff Researcher & Writer at Save The Water™ | November 24, 2020
Human societies have made enormous technological leaps, especially in the 21st century. Because of the technological prowess…