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Drinking Water News Archives

2005
New York Health Agency Issues Hospital Legionnaires' Prevention Guidelines
(July 22, 2005)
Pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways Pose Potential Health Threat
(July 8, 2005)
Lead-Free Drinking Water Legislation Introduced
(July 8, 2005)
EPA Report Finds Large-Scale Investment Needed for Safe Drinking Water
(June 28, 2005)
WHO: Afghan Cholera Outbreak Feared
(June 28, 2005)
Poll Reveals Public Focused on Safe Drinking Water
(June 28, 2005)
EPA Partners to Reduce Drinking Water Lead Level Risks for Children
(June 28, 2005)
EPA Reports Majority of U.S. Water Systems Making the Grade
(May 27, 2005)
U.N. Urges More Funding for Sustainable Development Projects
(April 29, 2005)
Study Released on the Risks to Public Water Supply Distributions
(April 29, 2005)
Kenyan Official Reports Half of Population Are Without Safe Drinking Water
(April 1, 2005)
National Water Quality Assessment Data Now On-Line
(March 18, 2005)
World Water Day to Kick-off a Decade of Change
(March 18, 2005)
EPA to Strengthen Lead Rule
(March 18, 2005)
Frist Introduces Bill to Support Safe Drinking Water
(March 18, 2005)
No Epidemics Seen in Tsunami-Effected Region
(March 4, 2005)
Unsafe Water and Sanitation Issues - a 'Silent Humanitarian Crisis'
(March 4, 2005)
National Water Infrastructure Security Probed in New Study
(February 18, 2005)
Panel Has Questions For EPA Drinking Water Research Plan
(January 24, 2005)
Science Panel Challenges EPA's Perchlorate Risk Assessment
(January 24, 2005)
Lack of Clean Water May Lead to Disease Outbreaks in Tsunami Aftermath
(January 10, 2005)
2004
Clean Drinking Water Project Launched in China
(Dec. 17, 2004)
EPA Issues New Lead and Copper Guidance
(Dec. 3, 2004)
Airlines Agree to New EPA Drinking Water Tests
(Dec. 3, 2004)
New Report Tackles U.S. Water Needs
(Dec. 3, 2004)
Drinking Water Health Risk Training Video Released to Aid Health Care Community
(Nov. 12, 2004)
WHO Launches Website for Household Water Treatment Network
(October 29, 2004)
CDC Announces Drinking Water Protection Funding Program
(October 29, 2004)
Investigation Reveals Misrepresented Drinking Water Lead Levels Across U.S.
(October 15, 2004)
Microbial Contamination Found in Aircraft Water Supplies
(October 1, 2004)
CDC to Study How Best to Remove Arsenic from Drinking Water Wells
(August 20, 2004)
Utilities Gain Support for Water Rate Increases
(August 20, 2004)
New Book Highlights Lessons Learned From Drinking Water-Related Outbreaks
(July 9, 2004)
Land Conservation May Protect Drinking Water Supplies
(June 11, 2004)
With Chlorine as Disinfectant, Lead in D.C. Water Declines
(May 28, 2004)
EPA Establishes DRINK System
(May 28, 2004)
Legislation to be Offered Seeking Reform of Drinking Water Act
(April 16, 2004)
Pollution Threatens Rural Wells
(April 16, 2004)
Water Suppliers Urge Additional Federal Funding
(April 2, 2004)
EPA Study Raises Questions About Chlorine Alternatives
(March 19, 2004)
Drinking Water Quality Claims Overstated By EPA
(March 19, 2004)
DC Women and Young Children Advised Not to Drink the Water
(March 5, 2004)
USEPA Approves Detection Technology for E. Coli in Drinking Water
(February 20, 2004)

 

2003

Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Latin American Water Crisis Affects 130 Million People
(October 24, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Research Finds Ridding Water of Drugs Could Be Easy Fix
(September 26, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Boil Water Alerts Issued As a Result of Hurricane Isabel
(September 26, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination EPA’s Multiyear Drinking Water Research Plan Outlines Water Research Goals
(September 12, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Water Pollution, Terrorism and Disease Seminar for Medical and Public Health Practitioners
(September 12, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Blackout Created Water Crises in Detroit and Cleveland
(August 29, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Bill Would Establish Fund to Improve Watersheds
(August 29, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Security Planning Grant Will Help Small Drinking Water Utilities
(August 1, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Water Shortages Predicted in the Next 10 Years
(August 1, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination EPA Proposes Rules to Improve Microbial Protection, Reduce DBP Levels
(July 18, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination New Website Educates Healthcare Providers About Water Terrorism
(July 18, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Bacteria-Based Biosensors Detect Chemical Contaminants in Water
(July 18, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Inadequate Water System Chlorination Blamed for Arizona Deaths
(July 18, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination EPA Releases First “Draft Report on the Environment”
(July 3, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination NRDC Releases Report on Drinking Water in U.S. Cities; Deteriorating Infrastructure Cited as Greatest Concern
(June 20, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Eliminating Water-Related Death and Disease a Top Priority for the United Nations
(June 20, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Poll Shows Support for Water Infrastructure Spending
(June 20, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Report Acknowledges Faults in Water Pollution Tracking System
(June 6, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Iraqi Water Supplies in Danger, Confirmed Cholera Cases Reported
(May 9, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination EPA Not Discussing Perchlorate Pollution
(May 9, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination More Water Systems Needed for Arsenic Treatment Demonstration Program
(May 9, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination New Labels for Bottled Water Considered in California
(April 25, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination AWWA’s Annual Washington Meeting Next Week
(April 25, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Drinking Water Chlorination: A Review of Disinfection Practices and Issues
(April 16, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Water Utilities Submit Vulnerability Assessments
(April 11, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Final Arsenic Standard Clarified
(April 11, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Allocated
(April 11, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination 3rd World Water Forum Concludes
(March 28, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Senators Push for Increase in Water Funding
(March 28, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Water Storage Tips To Assist In Emergency Preparedness
Water Quality & Health Council
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Congress Approves Omnibus Spending Bill; Funds Allocated for Water Protection
(February 28, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Fluoride to be Added to Southern California Water Supplies
(February 28, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Parents of Peoria Meningitis Victims File Lawsuit Against Local Water Company
(February 28, 2003)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination EPA Sponsors First National Public Forum to Improve Water Infrastructure
(February 7, 2003)

 

2002

Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Greenpeace Position on Chlorine Needs Disinfectant - Editoral
(October 13, 2002)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination A World of Water Hazards - Editoral
(August 30, 2002)
Ralph Morris: Shaky science can cause scare over chlorination Drop of Life - Delivering Safe Water to the World
(July 26, 2002)
From Our Newsletter - Communicating With Customers About Quality When Even Bare Essentials Are In Short Supply - The Challenge of Rebuilding Afghanistan's Water Infrastructure
(Summer 2002)
From Our Newsletter - Communicating With Customers About Quality Research Finds Chlorine Remains Disinfectant of Choice for Water Treatment Professionals, Despite Pressures
(Summer 2002)
From Our Newsletter - Communicating With Customers About Quality America's Thirst for Water: An Examination of Bottled vs. Tap Drinking Water
(Summer 2002)
Latest Drinking Water News - Latest Edition of Drinking Water and Health Now Available Shaky Science Can Cause Scare Over Chlorination
- by Ralph Morris
Editorial, The Dallas Morning News
IPCS Disinfection Byproducts EHC IPCS Disinfection Byproducts EHC.
- World Health Organization
World Water Day - Link Between Safe Water and Health World Water Day -- Link Between Safe Water and Health
(March 22, 2001)

 

   
 

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