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David Butts inspects tainted water collected from taps in his home in Industry, Pennsylvania, when his filter is shut off. Tests have shown his tap water contains manganese.
Posted inEnvironment

Black Water: How Industry Fights Controls of Little-Known Drinking Water Contaminant

by Natasha Gilbert August 29, 2023September 6, 2023

High levels of manganese in drinking water could harm infants and children, research shows. But industries that use or produce the metal are downplaying the risks in a fight against tighter controls by the EPA, including hiring consulting firms whose studies conflict with independent research.

Posted inEnvironment

Manganese in Public Water Systems

by Ben Vankat and Natasha Gilbert August 29, 2023April 15, 2024
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