23 articles
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Water pollution due to PFAS
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionSadly known as the ‘eternal pollutants’, PFAS, used since the 1950s, are extremely toxic pollutants that have contaminated all environments.
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Pollution of rivers with drug residues
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionThe vast majority of the world's rivers are polluted with drug residues. Where does this pollution come from, and how serious is it?
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Pollution of mountain lakes
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionWater pollution now affects even the most protected and isolated places, right down to peaceful mountain lakes. This pollution, sometimes invisible, threatens all wildlife.
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What pesticides are present in tap water?
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionA recent survey of pesticides found in tap water published by the NGO ‘Générations Futures’ and based on the results of checks carried out by the Regional Health Agencies.
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Berkey® filters and the NSF standard
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Berkey® purificationOften put forward as a selling point by certain manufacturers, what is the NSF standard and what is its purpose? And do Berkey® filters comply with the standards of this standard?
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Selenium water pollution
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionAlthough selenium is essential for our health, it must be absorbed in infinitesimal quantities. Our drinking water sometimes contains too high a concentration of selenium, with little-known effects.
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Berkey® water filters and drug residues
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionAntibiotics, anti-inflammatories, anti-cancer drugs, anti-depressants and contraceptive pills are just some of the drugs whose residues can now be found in water in the natural environment.
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Water polluted with arsenic
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionThe recent arsenic pollution in the Aude region of France has rekindled the debate on industrial soil pollution and the risks of contamination, including of drinking water.