If you’re wondering whether or not your tap water might contain synthetic chemicals known as PFAS, nonprofit Environmental Working Group created an interactive map using official records and data from public drinking water systems to show where forever chemicals were found to be above and below the advised maximum concentration level, 4 parts per trillion (PPT).
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During her time in the Florida Legislature, Cruz had supported a new law allowing the use of treated wastewater in local water systems. But many Tampa residents were staunchly opposed to a plan by their water utility to do just that, and Cruz was forced to backtrack, with her spokesperson asserting she had never favored the type of complete water reuse known as “toilet to tap.” She lost anyway, and the water plan has been canceled.
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September 27-29, 2023
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Registration is now open!
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A system of ocean currents that transports heat northward across the North Atlantic could collapse by mid-century, according to a new study, and scientists have said before that such a collapse could cause catastrophic sea-level rise and extreme weather across the globe.
Read MorePolk County’s Environmental Land’s program is opening the process for accepting site nomination forms from landowners beginning Tuesday.
County voters passed a referendum last year for a property tax creating additional funds to acquire and protect environmental land and water resources. The funding supports the Polk County Environmental Lands program. A tax previously approved by voters had expired.
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