water safety
Four New York state park beaches have been temporarily closed due to bacterial contamination and harmful algal blooms. Sampson State Park and Gilbert Lake State Park were shut down following algal bloom detections, while Heckscher State Park’s west beach closed due to elevated enterococci levels. Point Au Roche State Park was also affected by harmful […]
The tragic drowning of 3-year-old Trigg Kiser, son of TikTok influencers Emilie and Brady Kiser, has sparked an urgent conversation around pool safety. Trigg was found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, and was later pronounced dead after nearly a week of hospitalization. The incident is under investigation. In the wake of this, […]
Utah has become the first U.S. state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to public water systems, a move that has sparked concern from medical experts. While some cite potential cognitive risks from fluoride exposure, experts say the levels found in fluoridated water are far below harmful thresholds. Public health officials argue that the benefits, […]
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause for those 5 to 14, per the CDC. In 2021, 973 children under 19 drowned in the U.S., and another 6,500 had near-drowning incidents. Key safety measures include always having an adult monitor the water and ensuring […]
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