Mayor demands more tests after lead is found in Watts tap water
On the heels of an environmental study that found lead-tainted water in public housing developments in Watts, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called on…
Brixham, England, residents forced to boil water after contamination
May 18 (UPI) -- The U.K. Health Security Agency on Friday reported 46 cases of cryptosporidiosis, an illness that causes intense diarrhea, linked to a…
Council, EPA investigations continue into asbestos contamination at four Melbourne parks
In short: There are now four parks in Melbourne containing asbestos-contaminated mulch.A fifth location, Shore Reserve in Pascoe Vale South, has been given the all-clear by…
Possibility of salmonella contamination triggers Trader Joe’s cashews recall
March 18 (UPI) -- Wenders LLC on Monday recalled four lots of Trader Joe's Nuts due to potential salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug…
Discovery of lead dust and diesel particulates at Gungahlin’s emergency services station displaces staff and triggers calls for an investigation
In short: The discovery of lead dust and diesel particulates at Gungahlin's emergency services station has forced most staff to temporarily relocate to Belconnen.The Emergency Services…