The Waterboy Blog

Quality of Drinking Water

There are many possible contaminants that may be in untreated water. These include microorganisms such as viruses, protozoa, and bacteria; inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals; organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes and petroleum use; pesticides and herbicides; and radioactive contaminants. Water quality also …

Some California cities still cannot drink water after Fires

Some California Cities Still Cannot Drink Water After Fires Since last year when the Camp Fire almost completely destroyed the town of Paradise, the cancer-causing chemical benzene has tainted the town’s water, leaving it undrinkable. Now an independent team of scientists will begin testing for …