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Tag: water

Posted inEnvironment

Seven Ways to Protect your Family From Exposure to Lead in Water

by Kayla Benjamin October 12, 2022October 12, 2022

The District still has about 42,000 water service lines with lead in them, according to a D.C. Council-commissioned report released late last month. These pipes can leach the heavy metal into the water we use for cooking and drinking. Lead is dangerous even at low levels, especially for children.  DC Water has committed to replacing […]

The Potomac River estuary water quality needs improvement. (Courtesy of NOAA)
Posted inHealth, Stacy M. Brown

Maryland Water Reportedly Among Worst in Country

by Stacy M. Brown April 10, 2019October 31, 2020
Ashley Breaux has launched a new line of cosmetics. (Courtesy of madamenoire.com)
Posted inAfricaNow

AFRICA NOW: Ashley Breaux Launches Creole Cosmetics Line

by Lauren M. Poteat March 1, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inWorld

Water, Water Everywhere? Caribbean Adds to Global Drought

by Washington Informer July 10, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inBusiness

Would You Pay $20 for a Bottle of Water?

by Washington Informer June 10, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Can Sun and Wind Make More Salt Water Drinkable?

by Washington Informer February 3, 2015October 30, 2020

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