H2O Quality & Health

Promoting science-based practices and policies to enhance water quality and health.

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In a recent review of known coronaviruses, public health researchers concluded that a dilute chlorine bleach solution will likely kill the new #coronavirus.

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While our journey may be coming to a close, we're hopeful for a future full of life-enhancing innovations that can be shared rapidly with all people. https://t.co/JnOitkPzRf

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When we approach science with an open mind, we are truly followers of the scientific method. https://t.co/JnOitkPzRf

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After 29 years, the Water Quality & Health Council's run is about to end, and this is our swan song. https://t.co/JnOitkPzRf

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"Rainwater intended for drinking needs to be filtered, disinfected, and tested regularly.” - @CDCgov https://t.co/zxTTJoDP5V

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Rainwater is not as pure as you might expect ... Here's why. https://t.co/zxTTJoDP5V

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Collecting, storing, and using rainwater—called rainwater harvesting—can be an effective form of local water conservation and water reuse. https://t.co/zxTTJoVquv

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"The United States is fortunate to have one of the safest public drinking water supplies in the world." – @CDCgov https://t.co/YVrpXuCGyX

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Consumer perceptions can and do vary across our diverse nation, revealing at least some level of disconnect between actual and perceived drinking water quality and safety. https://t.co/YVrpXuCGyX

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According to a recent @awwa survey, 77% of Americans served by a water utility rated the quality of their tap water as either excellent or good. https://t.co/YVrpXul5Hp

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We congratulate the @WorldBank, @WEFTA_impact, @WorldVisionUSA, and other dedicated safe water partners working to achieve universal safely managed drinking water and sanitation by 2030. https://t.co/1UMHP90zoq

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"Availability and access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services is fundamental to fighting the virus and preserving the health and well-being of millions." https://t.co/1UMHP9iaN0

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Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, where does the world stand with respect to achieving globally available safe water and sanitation? https://t.co/1UMHP9iaN0

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Several personal actions can be taken to reduce the risk of brain infection from Naegleria fowleri amoeba infection. Let's take a look ... https://t.co/nw3mRoF0xx

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According to @CDCgov, only 34 brain infections from Naegleria fowleri were reported between 2010 and 2019, but 31 were fatal. Here's what to know about this extremely rare, but deadly disease. https://t.co/nw3mRoF0xx

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Naegleria fowleri amoebas are commonly found in warm freshwaters (e.g., lakes, rivers, ponds, canals) as well as wet soil. https://t.co/nw3mRoF0xx

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Don’t confuse “chlorine” and “chlorine bleach.” There’s a difference! https://t.co/HX28JSeN8S

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Regarding incidents involving “chlorine,” is it a “spill” or a “leak”? https://t.co/HX28JSeN8S

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Distinguishing clearly between "chlorine" and "chlorine bleach" in the event of an incident in which one of these escapes its container is very important. Here's why ... https://t.co/HX28JRXchk

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Safety first! Halloween costume masks are not a substitute for proper cloth face masks unless they are made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that cover the mouth and nose. https://t.co/MPHgUZIYGe

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Keep your Halloween jack-o-lantern fresh by immersing it periodically in a chlorine bleach solution of 4.5 tsp. regular bleach for every 3 gallons of water. https://t.co/MPHgUZIYGe