Hundreds of data centers in Northern Virginia's 'Data Center Alley' run 24/7, generating industrial-level noise that affects nearby residents. Learn about the sources, community impact, and how Loudoun County is tightening noise ordinances and oversight.
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PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water and surface water across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia — including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. Virginia DEQ and the Department of Health have conducted multi-phase sampling identifying approximately 26 water systems with potential PFAS issues. Learn what the data means, how to check your local water quality, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
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It is critical that we recognize that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are part of an unnatural, man-made cycle that influences the Water Cycle.
Testing and screening your home drinking water with both DIY and laboratory testing with testing recommendations for different situations. The Know Your H2O team desires to bring the best professional advice right to your water faucet.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the release of health advisories for four perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Over 30 years of water quality expertise distilled into one guide. Learn which drinking water test kit is right for your well, city, or tap water — from DIY strips to certified lab testing.
