Drinking
Microbes in Drinking Water (The Thirst for Safe Water Series, Part 1)
The United States has one of the best water supplies in the world, and some of the worst waterborne diseases like typhoid and cholera are just about unknown here. But, research now shows that new risks to drinking water can resist even chemical treatment, slip through most filters and make people sick. This week we […]
Water Essay
– Steve Curwood mentions that Living on Earth is preparing a series of special reports about our relationship to water. We’ll explore how safe our drinking water is, pinpoint sources of contamination and explain how they affect us. We’ll also examine what citizens can do at home and what we need to do as a […]
Politicians United on Clean Drinking Water
Renewal of the Clean Water Act recently swept through the House and the Senate. Could safe drinking water be a safe political move in this election year? Steve Curwood talks with Alan Freedman of Congressional Quarterly about the new legislation and how it may impact business and communities.