Quick Drips
Pesticides in Tap Water: Why Summer Is Peak Season
Atrazine and other herbicides peak in tap water after summer farm runoff. Here is what a 2026 river study found, and how a carbon block filter reduces them at home.
EWG testing found glyphosate residues in Cheerios and most oat-based foods above EWG's own children's health benchmark, but below the EPA's far higher legal limits. Scientific agencies genuinely disagree about the risk, and there are practical ways to reduce your exposure.