Clean Water is Essential.
The earth's water supply we rely upon for daily tasks including consumption, has a number of exposures to contaminants that may require analysis to determine the safety for further use. Some of the risks that water may be exposed to include
Coliform and E. Coli, Lead, Legionella, Nanoparticles, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) "forever chemicals "fungal spores, Radon, Petroleum-based particles, and it has become our responsibility to sample and identify the concentrations of these contaminants in our water sources before consumption.
"Research has raised concerns about the potential health effects of PFAS exposure. Some studies suggest that high levels of PFAS in the body may be linked to various health issues, including:
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Hormonal disruptions
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Increased cholesterol levels
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Immune system effects
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Certain cancers**
PFAS are persistent in the environment, meaning they do not break down easily and can accumulate in the soil, water, and living organisms. This persistence has led to widespread contamination, with detectable levels of PFAS found in drinking water, fish, and even human blood samples across the*. *Source: PFAS: What to Know About These ‘Forever Chemicals’
What are PFAS?
Perfluoralkyl and Polyfluoralkyl Substances
How does lead get into the water supply?
There are approximately 400,000 lead service lines in Chicago. (Source: Lead Service Line Replacement)
Clean Water is Essential.
The earth's water supply we rely upon for daily tasks including consumption, has a number of exposures to contaminants that may require analysis to determine the safety for further use. Some of the risks that water may be exposed to include
Coliform and E. Coli, Lead, Legionella, Nanoparticles, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) "forever chemicals "fungal spores, Radon, Petroleum-based particles, and it has become our responsibility to sample and identify the concentrations of these contaminants in our water sources before consumption.
"Research has raised concerns about the potential health effects of PFAS exposure. Some studies suggest that high levels of PFAS in the body may be linked to various health issues, including:
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Hormonal disruptions
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Increased cholesterol levels
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Immune system effects
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Certain cancers**
Lead in the Drinking Water
The earth's water supply we rely upon for daily tasks including consumption, has a number of exposures to contaminants that may require analysis to determine the safety for further use. Some of the risks that water may be exposed to include
Coliform and E. Coli, Lead, Legionella, Nanoparticles, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) "forever chemicals "fungal spores, Radon, Petroleum-based particles, and it has become our responsibility to sample and identify the concentrations of these contaminants in our water sources before consumption.
"Research has raised concerns about the potential health effects of PFAS exposure. Some studies suggest that high levels of PFAS in the body may be linked to various health issues, including:
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Hormonal disruptions
-
Increased cholesterol levels
-
Immune system effects
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Certain cancers**
The Child Care Program Collaboration Aims to Prioritize Testing and Notification
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The SDWA section 1464(d)(6) requires that any recipient of grant funds must publicly make available test results and notify parents, teachers, and employee organizations of the availability of the results. Specifically, grant recipients must:
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Make available a copy of the results of any testing for lead in drinking water carried out by grant funds, as soon as practicable but no later than 30 days after receiving the results
