Health Jan 11 Wildfires can contaminate drinking water with harmful chemicals. Here’s what to know Fires like the ones burning in the Los Angeles area can make drinking water, and the water pipes and tanks themselves, unsafe. A researcher who has worked with communities after several wildfires explains why, and what to do.
Health Aug 14 Maui residents face lingering toxic hazards in aftermath of deadly wildfires Maui County issued an ‘unsafe water’ alert and urged precautions. Residents can face multiple toxic hazards after fires.
Nation Apr 23 COVID-19 emptied these buildings. The virus could lead to unsafe water inside them Office buildings have been left mostly empty for weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, leaving standing water in pipes where harmful organisms can grow. What happens when those buildings reopen?…