Health & Wellness

Almost 20% of Americans Are Drinking Nitrate-Contaminated Water

Seth Millstein / Sentient May 6, 2026 A new analysis suggests the EPA’s limits are too high to prevent nitrate-related cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Iowa’s Question: What Do You Do When the Water Is Undrinkable?

Nina B. Elkadi / Sentient Jan 28, 2026 Nitrate pollution from fertilizer is straining small water facilities across the state — and advanced filtration systems are failing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )