The regulatory threshold of 10 parts per billion for arsenic in drinking water requires immediate reassessment. Texas A&M University School of Public Health’s recent study exposes concerning gaps in current safety standards, analyzing 28,896 cancer cases across 240 Texas counties. Rising Cancer Rates Despite Declining Risk Factors While smoking rates continue to drop, kidney cancer incidence has climbed 1.2% annually from 2011 to 2019, reaching seventh place among common cancers in the United States. This paradox prompted researchers to investigate other environmental factors, particularly arsenic contamination in groundwater. The data presents stark numbers: arsenic exposure between 1 and 5 parts … Continue reading Arsenic in U.S. Drinking Water: 22% Cancer Risk Rise Exposes Hidden Dangers