Water Contaminants

Southern California Is On Flood Alert Due to Heavy Rainfall
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/23/2024

Southern California Is On Flood Alert Due to Heavy Rainfall

By Wednesday morning, Southern California will be flooded with torrential rainfall due to a powerful Pacific storm. The National Weather Service has issued flood alerts for a major section of the region in response. Amounts of rainfall ranging from 2 to 5 inches are anticipated along the valleys and coastline of metropolitan Los Angeles; the foothills and mountains are anticipated to receive even more rainfall.

How to Ensure Drinking Water Safety After a Hurricane?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/14/2023

How to Ensure Drinking Water Safety After a Hurricane?

August ended with a massive hurricane in Keaton Beach, Florida. Idalia - the hurricane - started as a Category 3 hurricane but later advanced to a Category 4 hurricane for a short while. Like most hurricanes, Idalia came with significant flooding, damaging all the powerlines in its path. People living in Horseshoe Beach, just 30 miles south of landfall, were thrown into darkness due to the destructive effects of the Idalia.

Japan Releasing Radioactive Wastewater into the Pacific: What Are the Concerns?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/24/2023

Japan Releasing Radioactive Wastewater into the Pacific: What Are the Concerns?

Early in 2021, Japan announced it would release more than 1m tons of contaminated water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. On August 24, 2023, amid ongoing controversy surrounding the long-standing discharge plan, Japan has commenced the release of treated radioactive water from the severely affected Fukushima nuclear power plant.

How to Get Rid of PFAS Chemicals in Water
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 7/4/2023

How to Get Rid of PFAS Chemicals in Water

Recently, the chemical and manufacturing corporation, 3M, has reached a significant settlement of $10.3 billion with various cities and towns in the United States. The settlement is in response to claims made by these municipalities that 3M contaminated their drinking water with so-called forever chemicals known as PFAS. These harmful substances are commonly used in a wide range of products, including firefighting foam and nonstick coatings.