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The EPA’s TCE ban saves lives — Congress must protect it

No one should have to worry that their home or workplace exposes them to harmful chemicals, yet millions of Americans are exposed to cancer-causing trichloroethylene , or TCE. A recent federal TCE ban...

What are ultra-processed foods?

Most of the foods and drinks the average American consumes may be making them sick.

How to test your well water for contaminants

If you rely on a private well for drinking water, testing it regularly is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family’s health. Unlike public water systems that have to meet...

Does TCE contaminate your tap water?

More than 17 million people in 41 U.S. states are exposed to the hazardous industrial chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, in polluted drinking water.

What are disinfection byproducts?

Disinfection of drinking water is one of the greatest public health achievements in the last 100 years. Its use, starting in the early 1900s, helped tackle cholera, typhoid and other microbial...

What you need to know about TCE

Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a highly toxic compound that pollutes soil, water and air, putting millions at risk – especially pregnant people, children and those with weakened immune systems.

How contaminants in drinking water are regulated by the EPA and states

Everyone should have clean drinking water. But millions of Americans are exposed to harmful contaminants in their tap water.

Six hazardous contaminants in drinking water

U.S. tap water should be safe. However, millions of Americans may face a higher risk of developing illnesses because of levels of contaminants in our drinking water that still get a pass from federal...

Best bang for your buck: Personal care products marketed to Black women

Shopping for low-hazard products isn’t always straightforward. But BLK + GRN – an online marketplace of Black-owned natural, toxic-free products – collaborated with EWG to help you make these choices.

What’s in Chicago’s drinking water?

EWG's Tap Water Database reveals contaminants in Chicago's drinking water, including nitrate, hexavalent chromium, lead, and radium. Learn about health risks and find the best water filter for your...

What’s in New York City’s drinking water?

EWG's Tap Water Database reveals contaminants in New York City's drinking water, including disinfection byproducts and hexavalent chromium. Learn about health risks and water filtration options.

What’s in Dallas’ drinking water?

EWG's Tap Water Database reveals 17 contaminants exceeding EWG health guidelines in Dallas drinking water. Learn about key contaminants like PFAS, nitrate and lead, and find solutions for water...

What’s in Los Angeles’ drinking water?

EWG's Tap Water Database reveals key contaminants in Los Angeles tap water, including arsenic and nitrate. Learn about health risks and effective water filtration for Los Angeles residents.

What’s in Washington D.C.’s drinking water?

Over 600,000 people are served drinking water by Washington D.C. Water and Sewer Authority , or D.C. Water, making it one of the largest water utilities in the U.S. With the release of the 2025 update...

Trump EPA may threaten state and local bans of toxic weedkiller glyphosate

More than 40 local laws in place to protect communities from the toxic weedkiller glyphosate could be swept away if Republican state officials get their way. They’ve petitioned the Environmental...

Clean fragrance: Even more gift options for Valentine’s Day

Fragrance is having a moment, with booming sales driven by a new wave of enthusiasts. Whether for Valentine’s Day or any other time of year, the growing array of clean scent offerings can make for...

Best bang for your buck: Hand and body lotions

Whether you’re dodging snowballs, sledding or curled up by the fire, remember to keep your skin hydrated and healthy in winter. Cold weather can damage your skin, but some lotions that fend off this...

10 questions for Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins

Brooke Rollins, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Agriculture, will testify January 23 before the Senate Agriculture Committee. The panel’s...

A baker’s dozen of food chemicals the FDA should ban next

It’s good news the Food and Drug Administration has decided to ban Red Dye No. 3 from being used in food, as it announced today. But that’s just the start – many other toxic chemicals can still be...

‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge may taint nearly 70 million farmland acres

Nearly 70 million acres of U.S. farmland could be contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to estimates from biosolids industry groups. This contamination stems from the...
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