Why a century-old problem seems so hard to fix Over a century has passed since the dangers of consuming lead became widely known. Ingesting even small quantities damages young brains and may raise the risk of heart problems. Yet residents of Chicago—and many other cities—still mostly swig from taps fed by […]
Concerns over road salt infiltrating Madison’s drinking water
MADISON (WKOW) — While there’s no significant snow in the extended forecast right now, city officials in Madison want you to think ahead when it comes to using salt. According to Madison Water Utility, road salt contaminates the local bodies of water and the aquifer, which is Madison’s drinking water […]