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US Cities with the Worst Tap Water: Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California is known as one of the fastest growing medium-sized cities in the US. It’s also becoming known for something else: arsenic levels in its water supply. And while growth, tourism and country music continue to put this city on the map, its association with having some of the...
US Cities with the Worst Tap Water: Arlington, Texas
Arlinginton, a city in North Texas, nestled between Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, and Dallas, earned its name in United States history as one of the early settings of the westward expansion. The city, once known for its cotton gins, now has the dubious recollection of a place with not-so-good water. ...
US Cities with the Worst Tap Water: Corona, California
Historically, Corona, California is the location of the Nation’s first lemon-processing plant, but it would also eventually become the location of some of the worst tap water in the United States. In this article we’ll explore more about Corona’s drinking water problems. So, first of all, where does Corona’s tap...
US Cities with the Worst Tap Water: Pomona, CA
Ever since 2014, when Flint, Michigan’s water crisis caused local and Nationwide panic, water quality in US cities has been front page news. Seven years later, litigation continues, as does pointing fingers. Residents in Flint want to know why the crisis occured; and residents in cities across the US want...
US Cities with the Worst Tap Water: Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada, known as the world’s “biggest little city” has bigtime problems when it comes to water contamination. The city’s water supply exceeds EPA limits when it comes to levels of impurities like arsenic, manganese and tetrachloroethylene. Reno and its outskirts, like nearby Sparks, have drinking water contamination problems...
Why Colorado has some of the worst tap water in the United States.
Colorado is a place known for its beautiful geographic landscape, including the Southern Rocky Mountains, Northeastern Plateau and Great Plains. It’s also a state, like in much of the US, that lacks quality drinking water in many regions. While in some parts of the state, residents have access to clean,...
Why Idaho has some of the worst tap water in the United States.
Idaho is known for its potato farms, and for its rugged landscape of snow-capped mountains and deep valleys. Unfortunately, the state isn’t known for quality drinking water. The state’s lackluster water supply has many causes, but at the root of them is the fact that residents are overwhelmingly left to...
Why Vermont has some of the worst tap water in the United States.
For Vermont’s residents, the water that comes out of the faucet is perceived to be healthier on average than it is in other states, but that doesn’t mean it is. Vermont is known for its maple syrup, cheddar cheese and for its fun outdoor activities, like skiing. But what isn’t...
Why West Virginia has some of the worst tap water in the United States.
There are several reasons why West Virginia ranks among the worst in the Nation for drinking water violations and why it has some of the worst tap water in the US. Let’s explore a few of those reasons now. One of the biggest causes of West Virginia's reputation for having...
Why Texas has some of the worst tap water in the United States.
Texas, known affectionately as the ‘Lonestar State’ is a leader when it comes to barbeque food, live music and friendly cities - but it also leads the Nation with some of the worst public tap water available. Texas’s small towns and rural communities have the worst and most polluted drinking...
Why Florida has some of the worst tap water in the United States.
Florida, affectionately known as the Sunshine State is one of the biggest vacation spots in the US, bringing millions of tourists each year to its miles and miles of sandy beaches and world-renowned parks and amusement centers. When it comes to the miles of sandy beaches, things became concerning in...
Why Pennsylvania has some of the worst tap water in the United States.
Pennsylvania, also known as the Keystone state, attracts people from all parts of the US with its rich colonial history and top jobs market. Ostensibly, Pennsylvia’s lush, green countryside, diverse cities and mountainous landscape make the state the perfect place to settle whether starting a family or entering into retirement...
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