Alarming New Study Points to Widespread Tap Water Contamination Coming to a tap near you? A study released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) provided the first ever survey of the suspected carcinogen hexavalent chromium in the nation’s tap water. Also known as chromium-6, the public was first made aware of the cancer danger posed by the chemical in the movie Erin Brokovich. Upon hearing of the EWG study, Brokovich herself stated: “This chemical has been so widely used by so many industries across the U.S. that this doesn’t surprise me” EPA Warns that the Agency may not be able to Protect Public The head of the EPA, Lisa P.... read more >>