U.S. Communities Unequally Exposed To Arsenic in Drinking Water, Study Finds
Key Takeaways Arsenic in drinking water systems presents environmental justice and public health concerns. Community water systems most likely to exceed national maximum contaminant levels are those that serve small populations, are located in the Southwest, and serve Hispanic communities. Arsenic levels are higher in groundwater systems, where arsenic occurs naturally. Despite efforts to reduce… Read More »U.S. Communities Unequally Exposed To Arsenic in Drinking Water, Study Finds