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Beat the Heat: 5 Top Hydration Strategies for Summer

Sun in Background Person Outside Drinking Water From a Reusable Bottle

Christina Liu @ Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:21 am -0400

With summer just around the corner and temperatures rising, lots of us are spending more time outdoors for work and fun activities. It's important to stay hydrated! Here are some tips to help you stay cool and refreshed all summer long.

Severe Weather Can Impact Drinking Water Quality

Christina Liu @ Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11:13 am -0500

Recent storms and atmospheric rivers can cause problems with drinking water infrastructure and both public & private water systems. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Stagnant Water and Lead in School Pipes Are a Health Risk To Children

Christina Liu @ Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 3:18 pm -0400

All across the country, students, teachers, staff, and administrators are preparing to return to school, getting ready for the start of a new school year. Many school buildings were not used over the summer, meaning that the water in the buildings' pipes have been sitting stagnant for nearly two months. The CDC has developed recommendations for steps to take when reopening buildings after an extended shutdown or low-use period. This is also an issue that Purdue University has been researching. Here is how lead in water could impact schools in your area.

What is a "Safe Level" for PFAS in Drinking Water?

Christina Liu @ Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 4:36 pm -0500

PFAS chemicals in drinking water are currently not Federally regulated. Regulatory agencies, scientists, advocacy groups, and industry have all provided perspectives regarding what they consider safe. Our science and policy Nerds unpack what this may mean for you.

Problemas que encontramos en el agua potable de la ciudad de Nueva York

Christina Liu @ Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 3:53 pm -0500

Para nuestra evaluación de los problemas de calidad del agua potable de la ciudad de Nueva York, recopilamos datos de pruebas de calidad del agua del Sistema de Suministro de Agua de la Ciudad de Nueva York, el Grupo de Trabajo Ambiental (EWG en inglés) y la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. Cruzamos los datos de calidad del agua de la ciudad con estudios de toxicidad en la literatura científica y médica. Los filtros de agua que vendemos en Hydroviv están optimizados para filtrar los contaminantes que se encuentran en el agua potable de la ciudad de Nueva York.