Uranium detectable in two-thirds of US community water system monitoring records
phys.org
A study on metal concentrations in U.S. community water systems (CWS) and patterns of inequalities, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that metal concentrations were particularly elevated in CWSs serving semi-urban, Hispanic communities independent of location or region, highlighting environmental justice concerns. These communities had the highest levels of uranium, selenium, barium, chromium, and arsenic concentrations.
  • yxzi@lemmy.ml
    3·
    4 years ago

    Yummy. So you can’t drink tap water & have to go through the hassle of buying bottled water instead

    • Faresh@lemmy.ml
      2·
      4 years ago

      Could certain filters help reduce the amount of uranium in water? Also, are you sure you are among the affected? You might want to see if there has been detected any significant amount of uranium in the water from your taps.

      • yxzi@lemmy.ml
        1·
        4 years ago

        Even if you’re not directly affected, it calls for caution (e.g. if you’re travelling or buying products from affected regions)