New EPA scrutiny for Atrazine reflected in Center’s database complaints

By M.B. Pell and Jim Morris

After years of fielding complaints about the ubiquitous weed-killer and water pollutant atrazine, the Environmental Protection Agency has de

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atrazine":

"… severity of the contamination or whether potential health threats existed. Atrazine is the most common water pollutant found in the EPA database, but that cou …"

"… determine whether a change in our regulatory position is appropriate.” Atrazine was banned in the European Union in 2003 due to its presence in groundwate …"

"… facturer, Syngenta, called the EPA’s reassessment “really unnecessary. Atrazine has been one of the most studied agricultural products in history. The EPA …"

EPA fails to inform public about weed-killer in drinking water

By Danielle Ivory

An herbicide atrazine has been found in four state, at levels ten times higher than federal safety limits

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atrazine":

"… d the federal standards set for Atrazine in drinking water or raw water.”Atrazine has become an issue of concern for environmentalists and consumer groups a …"

"… in animals, and who served on the EPA’s Atrazine panel this past spring.Atrazine is sprayed on cornfields and other major crops during the summer months an …"

"…  | 2003Download the Natural Resources Defense Council Report: “Atrazine: Poisoning the Well” …"

Water utilities lack proper filters for weed-killer

By Danielle Ivory

Many water companies not using carbon filter that removes weed-killer atrazine

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atrazine":

"… above the federal safety limit in drinking water in at least four states. Atrazine has been studied for its potential link to breast cancer, prostate cancer, …"

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In reversal of Bush policy, EPA launches new study of atrazine’s health effects

By Danielle Ivory

EPA plans to look into atrazine's potentially harmful effects, such as birth defects and low birth weight

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atrazine":

"… ta, the EPA posted its data online and said it would continue to update it.Atrazine, manufactured by the Swiss firm Syngenta, is primarily sprayed on cornfiel …"

Cities sue manufacturer of weed-killer found in tap water

By Danielle Ivory

Federal lawsuit seeks funding to remove atrazine from water supply

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atrazine":

"… urer of a widely-used herbicide to pay for its removal from drinking water.Atrazine, a weed-killer sprayed primarily on cornfields, can run off into rivers an …"

"… cannot afford additional filtering but, for Atrazine, there is no need.”Atrazine has long been a controversial product. The European Union in 2004 banned i …"

U.S. Congressman renews attempts to ban controversial herbicide atrazine

By Danielle Ivory

Rep. Keith Ellison tries for second time to warn public of atrazine

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atrazine":

"… time proposing legislation that would outlaw any use or trade of Atrazine.Atrazine is most commonly sprayed on cornfields, and can run off into rivers and st …"

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Weighing safety of weed killer in drinking water, EPA relies heavily on industry-backed studies

By Danielle Ivory

Agency says company's evidence 'scientifically more robust' than independent research

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atrazine":

"… difficult for someone to put a thumb on the scale” to slant the outcome.Atrazine is one of the most widely used herbicides in the U.S. An estimated 76 …"

"… stating to farmers who are heavily dependent on the inexpensive herbicide. Atrazine poses “no harm” to the general population or to drinking water supplie …"

"… those considered “relevant to the assessment of Atrazine.”‘Not Just Atrazine’EPA spokeswoman Betsaida Alcantara said the list was not exhaustive and …"

"… grams, brought up the number of studies during congressional testimony. “Atrazine is one of the most well-examined pesticides in the marketplace,” she sai …"