• In 2019, federal, state and local officials launched a working group to address PFAS contaminants in drinking water in Iowa. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • The SDWA requires EPA to establish National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs) for contaminants that may cause adverse public health effects. (wikipedia.org)
  • RO systems are very effective at removing water contaminants. (ny.gov)
  • Several water quality indicators (WQIs) and contaminants that should be tested for in your water are listed below. (cdc.gov)
  • Please see Water-related Diseases and Contaminants in Private Wells for a list of additional germs and chemicals in drinking water wells and the illnesses they cause. (cdc.gov)
  • In this article, we look at water quality issues, how to test your drinking water, typical contaminants, and more. (hometips.com)
  • Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that all water utilities comply with the regulations, all testing isn't necessarily accurate, and not all known contaminants are on the list. (hometips.com)
  • If you have concerns about contaminants in well water, contact your local health department for a recommended course of action. (hometips.com)
  • Minneapolis water met federal health standards even though it contained 14 contaminants of concern. (minnpost.com)
  • You can see, for example, that Minneapolis water met federal health standards even though it contained 14 contaminants of concern - six of them carcinogens, and at levels exceeding an official guideline that defines the threshold for a slight increase in cancer risk. (minnpost.com)
  • And when I say low-level, we're talking really low here for some contaminants - the California and EPA thresholds cited above are concentrations that theoretically carry a lifetime risk of one new cancer in a million people. (minnpost.com)
  • Because the Environmental Protection Agency has not added a new chemical to the list of regulated contaminants in 20 years, more than half of the contaminants detected in U.S. tap water had no regulatory limit at all, meaning they could legally be present at any concentration and that utilities don't have to test for them or tell their customers about them. (minnpost.com)
  • This study makes a significant contribution to the search for environmental factors involved in the etiology of CLL and to the evidence of the health impact of these high prevalent water contaminants. (bvsalud.org)
  • The contamination likely came from a nearby Iowa Air National Guard Base, where levels in groundwater were detected as high as 8,610 parts per trillion nearly three years ago. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Sodium and chloride occur naturally in groundwater, but levels can increase from road salt, water softeners, natural salt deposits, sewage and fertilizers. (ny.gov)
  • The equipped 11-Watt UV Lamp makes this model more suitable for potential highly contaminated water source such as well or groundwater. (homedepot.com)
  • The January 7, 2011 reassessment of flouride levels in water follow new research showing a clear risk from excess fluoride exposure. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • We analyzed birth outcomes in the east Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area from 2002 to 2011, where a portion of the population faced elevated exposure to PFASs due to long-term contamination of drinking water supplies from industrial waste disposal. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our findings provide evidence of a causal relationship between filtration of drinking water containing high levels of exposure to PFASs and improved reproductive outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As a result, the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County and the Florida Tracking Program conducted a year-long study in "hot spot" areas that had a higher risk of arsenic exposure from well water. (cdc.gov)
  • The study looked at whether using filters on kitchen water faucets could reduce a person's exposure to arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Results from the study confirmed that using filters is an effective way to reduce exposure to elevated levels of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Before the study, these households were not aware of the high arsenic levels and the need for a filter to reduce exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Although reductions in lead exposure for the U.S. population have resulted in lower blood lead levels (BLLs) over time, epidemiological studies continue to provide evidence of health effects at increasingly lower BLLs [AAP 2016, NTP 2012]. (cdc.gov)
  • 2 nonspecific symptoms likely exposure period was significantly associated with illness (attack rate 27% vs. 11% among non-tap water (fever, chills, myalgia, or headache) during July 1-August drinkers). (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to ethylene glycol in air, drinking water, or soil is not expected. (cdc.gov)
  • Atrazine exposure in public drinking water and preterm birth. (cdc.gov)
  • We examined the relationship between preterm birth and exposure to a commonly used herbicide, atrazine, in drinking water. (cdc.gov)
  • We assessed existing data sources for atrazine levels in public drinking water for the years 2000-2008, classifying maternal county of residence into three atrazine exposure groups. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to acetone results mostly from breathing air, drinking water, or coming in contact with products or soil that contain acetone. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to hot weather increases fluid losses from sweat, which means more water is needed to replenish lost stores. (weightwatchers.com)
  • But even low-level lead exposure can lead to learning and behavior problems, like trouble paying attention. (kidshealth.org)
  • Well, I'll keep drinking it - but I'm more relaxed than many about low-level exposure to toxins. (minnpost.com)
  • As a reminder, there is no safe level of lead exposure , especially for children. (nrdc.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between drinking-water exposure to trihalomethanes (THMs) and nitrate as well as lifetime swimming pool attendance and CLL. (bvsalud.org)
  • IMPACT STATEMENT: This study identifies an association of long-term exposure to THMs in drinking water, at concentrations below the regulatory thresholds and WHO guidelines, and swimming pool attendance, with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). (bvsalud.org)
  • These unprecedented findings are highly relevant since CLL is an incurable cancer with still unknown etiology and because the widespread exposure to chlorination by-products that remain in drinking and recreational water worldwide. (bvsalud.org)
  • But, Puetz said he has been in conversation with other communities who face similar contaminant levels. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Once you have reports or test results, compare them with the EPA's maximum allowable contaminant levels. (hometips.com)
  • Prompted by the crisis in Flint, Michigan, the two-year project includes an interactive feature that could bring an entirely new dimension to American awareness of drinking water quality: Each system's contaminant levels are accessible by ZIP code with a few mouse clicks. (minnpost.com)
  • At the time, those levels did not meet the Environmental Protection Agency's threshold for a health advisory. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rules that protect public drinking water systems do not apply to individual water systems, such as privately owned wells. (cdc.gov)
  • Intake = The estimated intake from drinking water of a 10 kg child (1 liter/day). (cdc.gov)
  • Do you need to track and record your water intake? (apple.com)
  • What can daily water intake do for you? (apple.com)
  • It's helpful to be on the lookout for other signs that your water intake might be too low. (weightwatchers.com)
  • How can you increase your water intake? (weightwatchers.com)
  • Research has not established a direct link between water intake and weight loss. (weightwatchers.com)
  • According to a 2014 study , increasing water intake in people who don't usually drink enough water was found to have beneficial effects on energy. (healthline.com)
  • People who decreased their water intake had fewer feelings of calmness, satisfaction, and positive emotions. (healthline.com)
  • Slowly reducing your caffeine intake will help to reduce feelings of withdrawal as you balance out your natural energy levels. (healthline.com)
  • Our objective was to describe the characteristics of people who have a low intake of drinking water and to determine associations between their behaviors and attitudes and their intake of water. (cdc.gov)
  • Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify sociodemographic characteristics and health-related behaviors and attitudes associated with self-reported drinking water intake of less than 4 cups per day. (cdc.gov)
  • Low drinking water intake was associated with age, region of residence, and several unhealthful behaviors and attitudes. (cdc.gov)
  • Understanding characteristics associated with low drinking water intake may help to identify populations that could benefit from interventions to help adults drink more water. (cdc.gov)
  • Health risks (eg, dental caries, obesity) associated with intake of high levels of calorically sweetened beverages (eg, regular soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks) decrease when plain drinking water is substituted for these beverages (1,2). (cdc.gov)
  • Water consumption before meals and the replacement of calorically sweetened beverages with water are associated with lower energy intake, and increased plain water intake among adults is associated with significant weight maintenance or loss (3-9). (cdc.gov)
  • According to 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, mean plain water intake among US adults (aged ≥20 years) was 4.4 cups for men and 4.3 cups for women (14). (cdc.gov)
  • Although water intake has been associated with individual factors (eg, physical activity, age), little is known about how water intake is related to other food- and health-related behaviors and attitudes (14-17). (cdc.gov)
  • A comprehensive understanding of how these factors are related to water intake may help identify populations and associated attitudes and behaviors amenable to intervention. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, clinical or public health messages about water intake could be bundled with messages about associated health behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • The purposes of our study were to use a data set with varied information on behaviors and attitudes to quantify daily drinking water intake, to identify sociodemographic and health characteristics associated with low water intake, and to describe the association of food- and health-related behaviors and attitudes with low drinking water intake. (cdc.gov)
  • Health advocates are also calling on schools to proactively install water filters on all drinking fountains at California schools. (cbsnews.com)
  • Water fountains are a certain necessity to keep visitors at east and allow for re-hydration on a long day. (outdoorsiness.com)
  • Tell them to avoid drinking from the water fountains and sinks. (kidshealth.org)
  • Just because you are willing to publicly drink contamination. (fukushima-diary.com)
  • Dangerous chemicals, known as PFAS, have been detected in one of Sioux City's drinking water sources, with contamination levels that now warrant a health advisory. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Central City has the highest levels in the state with contamination levels of 61 parts per trillion for PFAS chemicals. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • The agency issued its initial Surface Water Treatment Rule in 1989, to address contamination from viruses, bacteria and Giardia lamblia. (wikipedia.org)
  • In coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency, Travis provided aircrew, airlift and aerial port support to move 1,300 cases of water and other supplies to Hawaii during its water-contamination crisis. (navytimes.com)
  • Population drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination. (who.int)
  • 14, 2023 Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Extra water can replace empty, sugary calories many people drink with meals. (medicinenet.com)
  • Drinking sugary beverages can contribute unnecessary calories. (eatright.org)
  • Researchers have found that children who consume salty foods are more likely to have a sugary drink with it. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • NSF Health Sciences, LLC provides training, risk assessments and water management plan development for building owners and managers. (nsf.org)
  • On January 7, 2011, the US Department of Health and Human Services proposed to lower fluoride doses to public water by about a third, citing health research that shows too much fluoride can cause a variety of problems including tooth discoloration or pitting (dental fluorosis), hormone disruption, and perhaps bone cancer. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • The Health and Human Services Department oversees the national water flouridation program but the Environmental Protection Agency sets the health protection standards for the chemical. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • The program to supply this chemical to the general public through public water is quite unusual in the United States, with few other public health programs administered in such an involuntary fashion. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • Sioux City's drink water's level of dangerous chemicals known as PFAS exceeds the EPA's health advisory level. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • The green dots indicate no detection, the orange indicate levels below the health advisory, and the red indicates communities where levels exceed the health advisory. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • All water sources with detected PFAS in Iowa exceed the EPA's new health advisory standards, including Ames, Davenport and Muscatine. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • The Florida Department of Health had been sampling drinking water wells for arsenic in central Florida based on suspected areas of concern. (cdc.gov)
  • The Florida Tracking Program external icon led the well water project including designing the study methods, obtaining approvals, and implementing the study in Hernando County with help from the local department of health. (cdc.gov)
  • The filters prevent people from getting arsenic in their bodies even though the arsenic levels in their water are above the level of concern," said Al Gray, Environmental Manager at the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County. (cdc.gov)
  • From lead and disinfection byproducts to perchlorate and atrazine, heavy metals and toxic chemicals in water systems harm health and the environment. (ewg.org)
  • The primary health concern is dental enamel fluorosis, and the most vulnerable are newborn babies who drink formula. (ewg.org)
  • In 2011, responding to a lawsuit by EWG and other advocacy groups, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended that water utilities reduce the amount of fluoride added to water to 0.7 ppm - down from the previous federal recommendation allowing up to 1.2 ppm fluoride in drinking water. (ewg.org)
  • A level of 1ppm or below is not likely to be associated with any adverse health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • For mothers with babies, there is no research that suggests consuming water with these low levels of MCHM poses any health risk to their baby. (cdc.gov)
  • We then extrapolated downwards to come up with the recommendation for a level that we believe would not be associated with any adverse health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Because lead causes significant public health problems, a number of federal agencies have issued advisory standards or enforceable regulations that set lead levels in different media. (cdc.gov)
  • Experts now use an upper reference level value of 97.5% of the population distribution for children's blood lead, based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) estimate of the distribution of BLLs in children ages 1-5 years. (cdc.gov)
  • and Treatment Techniques) and nonenforceable health goals (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals, or MCLGs) for each included contaminant. (wikipedia.org)
  • About 70% of your body is made up of water, so it shouldn't be too surprising that staying hydrated is important to your health. (bluestonewales.com)
  • Drinking water plays a huge role in keeping your body at its optimal health, as throughout the day and night your body will be using up your fluid resources to keep working properly. (bluestonewales.com)
  • There are so many health benefits related to drinking water and keeping your fluids at optimal levels, including some you may be surprised about. (bluestonewales.com)
  • You should talk to your health care provider if you are concerned about sodium levels in your drinking water and how they can affect your health. (ny.gov)
  • The drinking water standard for chloride is a maximum level of 250 mg/L. This standard is based on taste considerations, rather than health concerns. (ny.gov)
  • If you have a private well , the State Health Department recommends that you test your water at the tap at least once a year for bacteria and every 3-5 years for sodium, lead, nitrate/nitrite, arsenic, iron/manganese, turbidity, pH, hardness and alkalinity. (ny.gov)
  • For this reason, RO systems should also add minerals back into the drinking water, both to avoid corrosion and gain the health benefit. (ny.gov)
  • Contact the local health department or New York State Department of Health District office in your county to discuss test results, treatment, alternate water sources, and health concerns. (ny.gov)
  • For more information about drinking water, contact your local health department or email us at [email protected]. (ny.gov)
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) VOCs are industrial and fuel-related chemicals that may cause bad health effects at certain levels. (cdc.gov)
  • Please remember that if your test results say that there are germs or chemicals in your water, you should contact your local health or environmental department for guidance in interpreting the test. (cdc.gov)
  • SINGAPORE: Esther Chia is a health-conscious homemaker - she has a water filtration system at home that cost her more than S$2,000, and it also makes her water alkaline. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • While Singapore's tap water is safe to drink, many health-conscious consumers believe that bottled water - from alkaline to oxygenated water - have more health benefits. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • Both the Hawaii Health Department and the Navy have since confirmed the presence of petroleum in the Navy water system that serves five Navy, three Air Force and two Army housing communities. (navytimes.com)
  • Drinking that water occasionally won't be dangerous, but doing so regularly could cause health issues, she said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • High levels of lead in tap water can cause adverse health effects if it enters the blood stream. (foxnews.com)
  • Talk to your health care provider right away if you find out there is lead in the drinking water at your child's school or daycare. (kidshealth.org)
  • Call your local health department or the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 for information on testing. (kidshealth.org)
  • Follow any recommendations from your school, daycare, or health officials about getting your child's lead level checked. (kidshealth.org)
  • Plus, you don't want to overdo it if you have certain health issues or take drugs that cause you to retain water, like NSAIDs, opiates, antidepressants, or others. (medicinenet.com)
  • In Flint, Michigan, as many as 12,000 children were exposed to drinking water contaminated with high levels of lead that may cause any of many serious health problems. (hometips.com)
  • And, because of decreases in the budget of the EPA's drinking water office and state drinking-water budgets since 2006, protection of public health are at risk. (hometips.com)
  • Unless issued by your local health department, "free home water testing" offers are usually a come-on to get you to buy water-treatment devices after a couple of carefully staged tests. (hometips.com)
  • Call your health department or water supplier and request copies of water-treatment reports and note any violations. (hometips.com)
  • Find an independent testing lab by asking your water utility or your state health department for a recommendation or checking "Laboratories" in the telephone directory or on the Internet. (hometips.com)
  • Based on the expertise of City public health and environmental protection officials, we can confidently conclude that the water in Riis Houses does not contain arsenic at levels exceeding government standards for residential drinking water, and never did from the time the August tests were initiated. (nyc.gov)
  • Levels of bromodichloromethane, chloroform and chromium were above statewide averages, though below national averages, and also exceeded a guideline set by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as point where cancer risk begins to rise. (minnpost.com)
  • Every household has to make its own decision about trusting or not trusting the safety of the public water supply, and ought to be able to make it on the basis of data like these - which until now have not been so readily available from either EPA or state health departments. (minnpost.com)
  • The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 encourages adults to drink water as a healthful means of hydration, and public health organizations and others are bringing this message to communities (10-13). (cdc.gov)
  • Health officials are advising residents in Worden and Ballantine to avoid drinking tap water because of high nitrate levels. (ktvq.com)
  • John Felton, Yellowstone County's health officer, said all customers of the Worden Ballantine Yellowstone County Water District should only drink from bottled water. (ktvq.com)
  • The warning expanded to all users because state health officials now believe the district's water source has been contaminated surface water, and current disinfection and chlorine treatment strategies have not brought nitrate levels down far enough, according to Felton. (ktvq.com)
  • Water, juice and formula for children under six months old should not be prepared from tap water from the district, health officials said. (ktvq.com)
  • If you are worried about harmful bacteria being present in your water you could contact your water supplier, your local health department, and/or the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. (michigan.gov)
  • Fluoride has been added to American public drinking water supplies to reduce tooth decay since 1945. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • Yet after almost a decade of debate, the federal government will soon urge cities to reduce the amount of Fluoride they add to your drinking water. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • Public interest advocates at the Environmental Working Group, the Fluoride Action Network and other groups are concerned that children exposed to both food sourced fluoride and that from water could suffer side effects if the cumulative levels of fluoride exceeded federal recommendations. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • According to a National Academy of Sciences study, up to 28 of the largest cities in the US have fluoride concentrations in their water that could put a third of all babies up to 6 months of age over a safe dose of fluoride. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • Fluoride can dissolve off rock formations and enter water supplies naturally. (yourhairlosstreatment.net)
  • Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Healthy for Kids? (ewg.org)
  • And for decades, municipal utilities have added another chemical to drinking water: fluoride. (ewg.org)
  • But research shows that adding fluoride to drinking water, rather than toothpaste, is not the most effective way to combat tooth decay. (ewg.org)
  • But when these formulas are mixed with fluoridated water, babies up to six months old drink considerably more fluoride than other age groups. (ewg.org)
  • EWG recommends that parents take steps to limit the amount of fluoride their babies drink. (ewg.org)
  • Only reverse osmosis filters remove fluoride, so if your tap water is fluoridated, you could consider using a bottled water brand that contains no added fluoride. (ewg.org)
  • Additionally, the public may continue to use tap water for cooking and consume food which may have been prepared using tap water, as with food cooked in restaurants with water at or below 1 ppm. (cdc.gov)
  • It is recommended that riders consider trying to consume some form of sports drink in order to meet their electrolyte and carbohydrate needs. (memorialhermann.org)
  • Residents TRUSTED you and continued to consume contaminated water," wrote Jen Johnston on the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Facebook page. (navytimes.com)
  • With age, the body develops a reduced capacity to store and conserve water, which may also increase the need to consume water. (weightwatchers.com)
  • About one out of every three drinking water wells tested had elevated levels of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • These shallow wells are more likely to be influenced by surface waters. (ny.gov)
  • The Water Project , a not-for-profit that funds wells and programs to make it easier for people to get to wells, points out that right now 783 million people have no access to clean water and that in sub-Saharan Africa, people spend a mind-boggling 40 billion hours per year just on procuring clean water. (mediapost.com)
  • According to a memo from Michael Mates, the PDA's director of engineering, Million Air needs more time to complete a review of the Gosling Station Wells, which includes water that flows into the Haven Well. (nhjournal.com)
  • The quantity of water supplied to the refugee camps either from municipal sources or deep wells is inadequate in general, and particularly so in Gaza Strip where ground water is the only source and the rate of consumption for domestic use and agricultural purposes exceeds three times the rate of replenishment from natural resources. (who.int)
  • A system that delivers five gallons of treated water per day may discharge many more gallons in waste water, adding to the load on a septic system. (ny.gov)
  • China consumed 9.6 billion gallons of bottled water in 2011, making that country the commodity's largest market. (sciencedaily.com)
  • By comparison, Americans drank 9.1 billion gallons of bottled water that year, according to the International Bottled Water Association. (sciencedaily.com)
  • On September 1, 2022, NYCHA received re-sampled test results from an outside vendor that indicated the presence of arsenic levels beyond safety thresholds in the drinking water supply at Jacob Riis Houses. (nyc.gov)
  • The statement confirms that the results showing elevated levels of arsenic were "incorrect. (nyc.gov)
  • Water can help flush out toxins in your skin, prevent spots, reduce wrinkles, and improve elasticity. (bluestonewales.com)
  • Secondary drinking water standards are non-regulatory guidelines for aesthetic characteristics, including taste, color, and odor. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Elkay EZH2O® Bottle Filling Station delivers a clean quick water bottle fill and enhances sustainability by minimizing dependency on disposable plastic bottles. (faucetdirect.com)
  • A pallet of water bottles waits to be processed by the 60th Aerial Port Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 5, 2021. (navytimes.com)
  • But a scientist warns Americans not to drink water from plastic bottles if it's been sitting in a warm environment for a long time. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The study found that as bottles warmed over the four-week period, antimony and BPA levels increased. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Plastic water bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate. (sciencedaily.com)
  • But if your baby is drinking several bottles a day mixed with tap water, it could cause lead poisoning. (kidshealth.org)
  • Out of an abundance of caution, NYCHA has continued to advise Riis Houses residents to not drink or cook with the water and has distributed thousands of bottles of clean water to households in coordination with NYCEM. (nyc.gov)
  • If the city is still under an advisory, officials said they will consider relocating the well to a different water source, at an estimated cost of $4.5 million. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Five micrograms per deciliter (μg/dL) was adopted by CDC in 2012 as the upper reference range value for BLLs in children as an advisory level for environmental and educational intervention [ACCLPP 2012]. (cdc.gov)
  • Whether it's sweat, urine, or your digestive system - water plays an important role in helping remove waste from the body and dehydration can lead to digestive problems. (bluestonewales.com)
  • Dilute urine is passed to get rid of the excess water, which increases blood osmolality back toward normal. (medlineplus.gov)
  • When your blood sugar levels are running high, your body will try to flush excess sugar out of your blood through the urine. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Medications that treat particular conditions may increase the body's urine output, an effect that can increase daily water needs. (weightwatchers.com)
  • The same seems to be true if you're careful to replace water lost through sweat or urine. (medicinenet.com)
  • Drink enough to keep a hint of yellow in the color of your urine, but not so much that it's always clear, or you spend all day in the bathroom. (medicinenet.com)
  • Drink enough for your urine to be mostly colorless and odor-free. (eatright.org)
  • The City has confirmed that unsafe levels of arsenic are not, and were never, present in the water supply at Jacob Riis Houses. (nyc.gov)
  • The initial test results indicating unsafe levels of arsenic in the water are false, and the laboratory that produced those results issued a statement on September 9 confirming this fact. (nyc.gov)
  • The fact from the United Nations that in 2015, about 663 million people worldwide did not have access to an improved drinking water source, does not resemble the reality wherein more than 1.8 billion people worldwide were consuming water which is unsafe for drinking. (researchgate.net)
  • billion people worldwide were consuming water which is unsafe for drinking. (researchgate.net)
  • Reverse osmosis (RO) uses pressure to force water molecules through a membrane that removes particles, including salt, from the water. (ny.gov)
  • ISPRING 7-stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System RCC7AK-UV is based on our legendary best seller model #RCC7. (homedepot.com)
  • Featuring an 11-Watt UV Lamp with Smart Flow Sensor Switch and Alkaline pH+ and mineral balls, this model is the most comprehensive Reverse Osmosis water filter system in the market. (homedepot.com)
  • Nanofiltration, with the ability to reject several trace organic compounds, heavy metals and viruses at a lower energy demand than reverse osmosis, has found application for the production of high quality drinking water in developed nations. (researchgate.net)
  • And to obtain the amount of potassium in a banana, one may need to drink up to 100 litres of mineral water. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • water intoxication (which can result in death) is possible if a number of litres water are drunk in a short space of time. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • NSF performs electrical safety certifications for food equipment, municipal water products and systems, on-site wastewater products and pool and spa equipment. (nsf.org)
  • Metoprolol has been detected in treated wastewater, surface water and drinking water in Region Stockholm. (janusinfo.se)
  • For more information about drinking water quality, visit EWG's Tap Water Database . (ewg.org)
  • Pursuant to the act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to set standards for drinking water quality and oversee all states, localities, and water suppliers that implement the standards. (wikipedia.org)
  • EPA also requires two microorganism-related tests to indicate water quality: plate count and turbidity. (wikipedia.org)
  • With the pH Science Fair Kit for water quality testing, you can teach chemistry principles in a fun and safe way without expensive and complicated equipment! (environmental-expert.com)
  • The information is available in the annual drinking water quality report that you receive from your water supplier. (ny.gov)
  • It's well below the guideline … so it's very safe," noted Marchwood Laboratory Services' head of quality assurance, Flordelina Umalia, who has spent the past 12 years testing water samples from various sources in Singapore. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • Eighteen other schools had already been using bottled water due to quality issues. (foxnews.com)
  • For the public's protection, Congress enacted the Clean Water Drinking Act in 1974 and strengthened it in 1986, setting minimum water quality standards for most homeowners. (hometips.com)
  • If you get your water from a municipal utility, quality can change daily, so most tests are of marginal value (and usually unnecessary). (hometips.com)
  • In collaboration with and following guidance from DEP and DOHMH, NYCHA has since taken numerous steps to ensure the safety and quality of the water at Riis Houses. (nyc.gov)
  • By all measures, water sources do not meet the international criteria for drinking-water quality. (who.int)
  • The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has developed this page to aid you in identifying the most common drinking water quality issues and solutions when you're connected to a public water supply . (michigan.gov)
  • When salt (also known as table salt or rock salt) dissolves in water, it forms sodium and chloride. (ny.gov)
  • It evaporates easily, is flammable, and dissolves in water. (cdc.gov)
  • Following a chemical release, communities may need to determine when it would be appropriate to issue an alert about the potential risks of drinking water with low levels of MCHM present. (cdc.gov)
  • What Are the Risks to Kids of Lead in Drinking Water? (kidshealth.org)
  • Meghann Wayss, a Newington resident who is part of the local opposition to Million Air's project, hopes this FAA review will finally slow the approval for the project, which Wayss and others say poses serious risks to Seacoast drinking water. (nhjournal.com)
  • During a series of town halls that began Nov. 30, officials have been grilled by residents about the conflicting information they have received about the safety of their water and whether they should drink it. (navytimes.com)
  • The city of Detroit has shut off drinking water in all public schools after officials found high levels of lead or copper in samples from 16 out of 24 schools tested. (foxnews.com)
  • While the superintendent said the move was "out of an abundance of caution" before school starts next week, officials believe old fixtures and aging infrastructure, not the water source, is to blame. (foxnews.com)
  • Encourage school officials to get rid of the lead in the drinking water. (kidshealth.org)
  • Contact your water supply officials. (michigan.gov)
  • Using a difference-in-differences approach, we compare the changes in birth outcomes before and after water filtration in Oakdale to the changes over the same period in neighboring communities where the treatment of municipal water remained constant. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Average birth weight and average gestational age were statistically significantly lower in the highly exposed population than in the control area prior to filtration of municipal water supply. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We take water and sewer problems around here seriously, whether people want to believe it or not," Scott said. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • People may experience skin damage, have problems with their circulatory system, or have an increased risk of getting some cancers if they drink water with high levels of arsenic over many years. (cdc.gov)
  • These "forever chemicals" pollute water, don't break down, and remain in the environment and people for decades. (ewg.org)
  • High sodium in well water can be a concern for people on low sodium diets. (ny.gov)
  • While there is no drinking water standard for sodium, state and federal agencies recommend sodium levels in water not exceed 20 milligrams per liter (mg/L) for people on very low sodium diets and 270 mg/L for people on moderately restricted sodium diets. (ny.gov)
  • Whether you can taste sodium in your drinking water varies among people. (ny.gov)
  • However, high levels of nitrate in drinking water can make people sick. (cdc.gov)
  • Help us ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. (nrdc.org)
  • Yet up to 22 million people in this country are drinking from taps poisoned with lead. (nrdc.org)
  • Doctors do agree, though, that people suffering from kidney disease should pass on drinking alkaline water. (tasteofhome.com)
  • The kind of tap people won't drink from, Talking Point host Steven Chia found. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • In an old building, for example, people assume that the water pipes "are also old and rusty" and therefore "contaminate the water", which is untrue, she cited. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • Some people have observed that when they use a piece of cloth to filter their tap water, it turns brown after some time, but Umalia explained that these particulates are naturally occurring minerals in the water. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • Having high blood sugar levels can be discomforting and many people wish to know what they can do to help to bring down high blood glucose levels. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • People who are pregnant need more water than those who aren't, to support fetal development. (weightwatchers.com)
  • People who had just 2 or 3 more cups of water a day seem to have less fat, sugar, salt, and overall calories through the day. (medicinenet.com)
  • In addition, the drinking water may be the reason for an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the county that killed 10 people and affected another 77. (hometips.com)
  • Theoretically, our biggest water suppliers-large metropolitan systems-have the best drinking water because they have the equipment and resources for frequent, mandated testing (the frequency of testing depends on the number of people served). (hometips.com)
  • Parents have plenty of reasons to worry about safe drinking water these days. (ewg.org)
  • The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the principal federal law in the United States intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tell the EPA to finalize strong standards for safe drinking water! (nrdc.org)
  • For a free copy of these listings, go to www.epa.gov or call the EPA's National Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. (hometips.com)
  • The concept of micro-enterprise based on a pilot-scale nanofiltration system was found to be suitable for producing adequate quantity of safe drinking water (at a reasonable cost of less than €0.01 per litre) for a village in a developing country. (researchgate.net)
  • The presence of nitrate in well water also depends on the geology of the land around your well. (cdc.gov)
  • If the nitrate level in your water is higher than the EPA standards, you should look for other sources of water or ways to treat your water. (cdc.gov)
  • Average THMs and nitrate levels in drinking water were linked to lifetime water consumption. (bvsalud.org)
  • At lower concentrations of lead in the blood - below 10 μg/dL -children tested for IQ at ages three and five, showed a greater decline in IQ for a rise in blood lead from 1 to 10 μg/dL, than those whose blood lead level went from 10 to 20 μg/dL [Canfield et al. (cdc.gov)
  • That's well below the EPA's legal maximum of 15 ppb and also looks good compared to "recent EPA modeling [which] suggests that lead concentrations in the 3.8 to 15 ppb range put a formula-fed baby at risk of elevated blood lead levels. (minnpost.com)
  • The UF scientist warned against leaving bottled water in a hot garage for weeks on end or in your car all day during the summer. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Ethylene glycol in water and in soil will breakdown within several days to a few weeks. (cdc.gov)
  • Total Coliforms Coliform bacteria are microbes found in the digestive systems of warm-blooded animals, in soil, on plants, and in surface water. (cdc.gov)
  • UF soil and water science professor Lena Ma led a research team that studied chemicals released in 16 brands of bottled water kept at 158 degrees Fahrenheit for four weeks, what researchers deemed a "worst-case scenario" for human consumption. (sciencedaily.com)
  • It moves from the atmosphere into the water and soil by rain and snow. (cdc.gov)
  • It also moves quickly from soil and water back to air. (cdc.gov)
  • It's broken down by microorganisms in soil and water. (cdc.gov)
  • Acetone is broken down in water and soil, but the time required for this to happen varies. (cdc.gov)
  • If you're interested in trying alkaline water, opt for natural alkaline waters (which contain beneficial minerals) rather than those which have been treated and ionized-and don't overdo it. (tasteofhome.com)
  • You will enjoy great tasting water with beneficial minerals right from your tap at merely 3 cents per bottle. (homedepot.com)
  • More attention should be given to other drinks packaged with polyethylene terephthalate plastic, such as milk, coffee and acidic juice," she said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • You get more from other drinks like juice, tea, and milk. (medicinenet.com)
  • Here are just a few to help you get motivated to make sure you're keeping your hydration levels topped up. (bluestonewales.com)
  • Need to boost your hydration levels? (tasteofhome.com)
  • The bottled alkaline water we've seen is rumored to be better than what comes out of the good ol' kitchen faucet. (tasteofhome.com)
  • Whenever you turn on the drinking faucet and water starts flowing, the UV lamp is powered on automatically. (homedepot.com)
  • Can this system be hooked up directly to the cold water line, thereby eliminating the need for a faucet? (homedepot.com)
  • Washing hands with tap water from the faucet will not lead to lead poisoning. (kidshealth.org)
  • Because many athletes prefer not to eat or take salt capsules while exercising, sports drinks are typically the preferred source for sodium replacement when exercising. (memorialhermann.org)
  • These odors can be caused by algae blooms in source water and are typically a short-lived, seasonal event. (michigan.gov)
  • Bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (wikipedia.org)
  • This hospitality experience has given her a wealth of first-hand knowledge about how to pair all manner of drinks with food-plus some serious kitchen skills. (tasteofhome.com)
  • These days, she's hung up her wine key in favor of a pen and covers all aspects of food and drink. (tasteofhome.com)
  • While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said BPA is not a major concern at low levels found in beverage containers, it continues to study the chemical's impacts. (sciencedaily.com)
  • If you store the water long enough, there may be a concern," said Ma, an Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty member who has a research program at Nanjing University in China. (sciencedaily.com)
  • You get 20% to 30% of your water from food. (medicinenet.com)
  • High levels of salt, or sodium, come hidden in everyday foods, from fast food to frozen chicken. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Vreeman and Carroll 3 in the British Medical Journal in 2007 rating medical myths place the universal exhortation "to drink 8 glasses of water a day to be healthy" as the no. 1 medical myth, and Lette and Dwyer 4 in the Lancet in 2008 label it "the fluid craze propagated by the popular press. (lww.com)
  • The kidneys have an important job to do in regulating fluid in the body, and lack of water can cause problems such as kidney stones and UTI infections. (bluestonewales.com)
  • The more you perspire, the more water you'll need to make up for fluid losses. (weightwatchers.com)
  • Without enough water, you can sweat away too much fluid. (medicinenet.com)
  • The body uses sodium to maintain fluid levels. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Low sodium levels can result if there is too much fluid in the body, for example, because of fluid retention . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Sodium in drinking water is a more serious concern if you have a medical condition such as high blood pressure, or certain heart, kidney or liver diseases. (ny.gov)
  • The concern has always been for the drinking water, she said. (nhjournal.com)
  • As of October 28, 2021, CDC uses a blood lead reference value of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter to identify children with blood lead levels that are higher than most children's levels. (cdc.gov)
  • In response to the Flint, Michigan water crisis, EPA published revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule on January 15, 2021 addressing testing, pipe replacement and related issues. (wikipedia.org)
  • This report from The LiRo Group - a nationally recognized, third-party vendor with a subcontracted laboratory that is certified by NYS Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) for arsenic analysis - includes test results for water samples that were taken at approximately 140 locations, including both drinking water tanks serving Riis Houses, 135 apartment faucets and sinks, two faucets in the community center kitchens, both roof tanks, and points of entry. (nyc.gov)
  • Have you had any recent work done on your water plumbing and faucets? (michigan.gov)
  • Sodium can either be consumed through salty snacks, salt sticks, gels, or sports drinks. (memorialhermann.org)
  • The SDWA applies to every public water system (PWS) in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are currently over 148,000 public water systems providing water to almost all Americans at some time in their lives. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most recent amendment is the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, promulgated in 2006, requiring public water systems to employ a Treatment Technique to control Cryptosporidium and other pathogens. (wikipedia.org)
  • The rule mandates additional requirements for sampling tap water, corrosion control, public outreach and testing water in schools. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you are on public water , your water supplier tests regularly for sodium, chloride and many other chemicals. (ny.gov)
  • Drink water from a public toilet? (channelnewsasia.com)
  • Talking Point looks at why Singaporeans resist drinking directly from the tap, especially public taps, and how well founded their fears are. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • She is not the only one convinced that the bottled and filtered versions are superior, as Talking Point explores why many Singaporeans resist drinking tap water, especially from public taps. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • WATCH: Is water from public toilets safe to drink? (channelnewsasia.com)
  • To find out how credible such fears are, Talking Point collected water samples from 15 taps: Five in eateries and shopping centres, five in public toilets such as at hawker centres and five in HDB flats across the island. (channelnewsasia.com)
  • The Great Lakes Water Authority, the agency that provides water to the schools, released a statement assuring the public that water in their homes was safe to drink. (foxnews.com)
  • If your kitchen tap delivers water from a public system, chances are good that it meets federal standards. (minnpost.com)
  • Between 2010 and 2015 almost 19,000 public water systems had at least one detection of lead above 3.8 parts per billion, the level at which a formula-fed baby is at risk for elevated blood lead levels. (minnpost.com)
  • While the EPA has requested information about the water utilities' entire system, including the lines under private property, California's water board and DDW have consistently asked utilities to inventory only the public half of the system (i.e., what is under roads or public right of ways). (nrdc.org)
  • Soft drinks, sweetened teas, fruit drinks and many sports and "energy" drinks can be high in sugar, calories and sometimes caffeine. (eatright.org)
  • Water is vital for life, and plain water is a calorie-free option for hydration. (cdc.gov)
  • More than a dozen Iowa communities' water sources surpass this level. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Since then, the Iowa DNR has launched more widespread testing of cities' water sources for the chemicals. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Variations in background levels of deuterium and oxygen-18 in freshwater sources may be due to seasonal changes in physical processes such as precipitation and evaporation that cause fractionation of isotopes. (biologists.com)
  • Fruit and veggies are important sources, too-and how much of them you eat helps determine how much water you need to drink. (weightwatchers.com)
  • the sixth, hexavalent chromium, gets into the water from both natural and industrial sources. (minnpost.com)
  • The project's construction is also close to wetlands that feed into local drinking water sources. (nhjournal.com)
  • This disturbance of lead thereby causes spikes of lead in drinking water, and likely leaves sources of lead in place from the curb to the house. (nrdc.org)
  • Instead, the water board and DDW continue to stick their heads in the sand, essentially deciding that a certain amount of lead in our water system would be more palatable than standing up to water utilities and demanding the full accounting and removal of the sources of lead in our drinking water. (nrdc.org)
  • Linear regression is used to provide estimates of the population using improved drinking water sources, as well as the proportion with improved water supplies on premises. (who.int)
  • this is constrained to not exceed the estimate for total improved drinking water sources. (who.int)
  • This can come from higher, naturally occurring mineral levels in the water or from a treatment process called ionization. (tasteofhome.com)
  • Exercise releases endorphins that naturally boosting your energy levels. (healthline.com)
  • SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Nearly one out of five California schools found detectable levels of lead in the drinking water, according to recent data from the State Water Board. (cbsnews.com)
  • California notwithstanding, we in the U.S. don't quite have to worry, or think about, the fact that water is going to trade places with oil on the value scales kind of soon. (mediapost.com)
  • Nestle is under the lens now for water siphoning in California of all places, but they are the ones we know about. (mediapost.com)
  • The federal government has dedicated $15 billion to removing lead from our drinking water systems, but California is leaving funds on the table. (nrdc.org)
  • By walking away from hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, California is fumbling an important opportunity to protect communities from lead in their drinking water. (nrdc.org)
  • Our Bi-Level water Fountain is the perfect complement to your park, city streets or campground. (outdoorsiness.com)
  • Catering to a multitude of ages and different heights, this bi-level fountain is the perfect commercial solution! (outdoorsiness.com)
  • This valve is designed for two station units - whether it be a drinking fountain, bottle filler, or pet fountain. (outdoorsiness.com)
  • Complete water station including bi-level refrigerated fountain with integral bottle filler. (faucetdirect.com)
  • Does your child drink from the school water fountain? (kidshealth.org)
  • If your older child is just taking a few sips of water from the water fountain, it's not likely to increase their lead level. (kidshealth.org)
  • It's a stress-relieving and focus-enhancing CBD drink with healthier ingredients-and cuter cans. (tasteofhome.com)
  • Monday was the deadline, under a 2017 law, for local water districts to test school drinking water for lead. (cbsnews.com)
  • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there is no safe level of lead, but the water board confirms, so far 1,166 schools state-wide had drinking water with over 5 parts per billion (ppb). (cbsnews.com)
  • There were at least another eight schools in San Joaquin County, and another 14 in Sacramento County that reported lead levels at more than 4 times the limit. (cbsnews.com)
  • Lead (Pb) Toxicity: What Are U.S. Standards for Lead Levels? (cdc.gov)
  • This page refers to a blood lead level of 5 micrograms per deciliter (μg/dL) as the CDC's blood lead reference value. (cdc.gov)
  • This new level is based on the U.S. population of children ages 1-5 years who represent the top 2.5% of children with the highest blood lead levels. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2012-2015, the value to identify children with blood lead levels that are much higher than most children have, is 5 micrograms per deciliter (5 μg/dL) [ACCLPP 2012]. (cdc.gov)
  • The rule continues the requirement for replacement of lead service lines when the "action level" for lead is exceeded, but requires that a utility replace at least 3 percent of its lines annually, compared to 7 percent under the prior regulation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even mild dehydration can impact your energy levels or mood and even lead to a reduction in brain performance. (bluestonewales.com)
  • Particularly during intense exercise or heat, your body will lose water via perspiration, and this can lead to a reduction in motivation, increased fatigue and make it harder both physically and mentally to keep going. (bluestonewales.com)
  • If the pH of your water is too low or too high, it could damage your pipes, cause heavy metals like lead to leak out of the pipes into the water, and eventually make you sick. (cdc.gov)
  • There is no safe level of lead. (nrdc.org)
  • Environment advocacy group National Resources Defense Council filed suit against the New Jersey city over lead levels in drinking water. (foxnews.com)
  • Even low levels of lead in children affect IQ, ability to pay attention and academic achievement. (foxnews.com)
  • Dehydration can lead to low energy levels. (healthline.com)
  • If there is lead in the drinking water there, it can contribute to lead poisoning . (kidshealth.org)
  • If your child's school or daycare reported lead in their drinking water, here are some things to consider that can help you decide what to do. (kidshealth.org)
  • What Should I Do if Lead Is Reported in the Drinking Water? (kidshealth.org)
  • Have them bring drinking water from home that's certified as lead-free. (kidshealth.org)
  • Or send the formula already mixed at home with water that's certified as lead-free. (kidshealth.org)
  • You may also want to ask that they provide certified lead-free bottled water and give you results from follow-up testing. (kidshealth.org)
  • Nevertheless, it may be a good idea to check for lead because lead can leach into the water from old lead-based plumbing-that's what happened in Flint, Michigan. (hometips.com)
  • As for lead, the water systems reported that 90 percent of samples taken between January 2013 and December 2015 tested under 2 parts per billion. (minnpost.com)
  • The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides states with a total of $15 billion over five years for the removal of lead from our drinking water systems, specifically the service lines connecting residences to the water system. (nrdc.org)
  • During the study, two households had such high levels of arsenic in their well water that they qualified for free bottled water or filters. (cdc.gov)
  • Swallowing very high levels of acetone can result in unconsciousness and damage to the skin in your mouth. (cdc.gov)
  • It can also impact physical development or in severe cases be fatal, while high levels of copper can cause vomiting, stomach cramps, or even kidney and liver failure. (foxnews.com)
  • In January, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources detected the presence of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the Southbridge Water Treatment plant. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been detected in drinking water supplies around the world and are the subject of intense regulatory debate. (biomedcentral.com)
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  • If you take medication that may cause low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ), it's highly advisable to check your blood sugar levels before you try to bring your sugar levels down. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Testing of blood sugar before bringing your levels down is particularly important if you take insulin. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • It might make sense that exercising harder would have a better effect on lowering blood sugar therefore but this is not always the case as strenuous exercise can produce a stress response which causes the body to raise blood glucose levels. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Drink at Least 8 Glasses of Water a Day to Be Healthy? (lww.com)
  • The saying "drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to be healthy" has had little supporting evidence. (lww.com)
  • The message "to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to be healthy" is an almost universal exhortation, but is now receiving more critical analytic assessment in the scientific literature. (lww.com)
  • One reason to follow a healthy, balanced diet is that you'll boost energy levels. (healthline.com)
  • Healthy Living: What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Enough Water? (medicinenet.com)
  • It's very difficult for us to say at what level the water would become toxic for the citizens to drink," Puetz said. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Toxic effects were observed at every dose level. (canada.ca)
  • pH The pH level tells you how acidic or basic your water is. (cdc.gov)
  • This scale, which you may (or may not) remember from your junior high chemistry class, measures how acidic or basic a water-based liquid is on a scale of zero (acidic) to 14 (basic), with seven being neutral. (tasteofhome.com)
  • Due to limited availability of data, and out of an abundance of caution, pregnant women may wish to consider an alternative drinking water source until the chemical is at non-detectable levels in the water distribution system. (cdc.gov)
  • As an individual water system owner, it is up to you to make sure that your water is safe to drink. (cdc.gov)
  • However, a positive test may mean that feces and harmful germs have found their way into your water system. (cdc.gov)
  • Drinking it regularly is supposed to help slow down aging, boost the immune system, prevent diseases and more. (tasteofhome.com)
  • Currently our aquifers are at over 100%, unprecedented in a region that has had chronically low reservoir levels in the Croton system for the past few years (I'm basing this on my neurotic interest in the weekly water level charts over the years. (mediapost.com)
  • When levels get a bit low, your blood pressure can drop and your nervous system can't control it as well. (medicinenet.com)
  • In this video, Lena says drinking a glass of water with a few drops of chlorophyll can reduce inflammation, get rid of eye bags, boost your vitamin levels, reduce free radical damage, detoxify your system, and file your taxes. (medscape.com)