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You’re Invited: Iodine-131 Panel Discussion
March 27, 2012  |  Matthew Fritch

Iodine-131 is a radioactive form of iodine widely used in the medical field for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease. Trace amounts are present in waterways around the world as well as in our rivers; however, the drinking water levels pose no risk to public health, and here in Philadelphia the average levels are well below EPA limits.

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Pottsville Says: No Dumping!
July 20, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Beginning next week, storm drains in Pottsville—approximately 120 river miles upstream of Philadelphia—will be marked with the “No Dumping! Drains To River”

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A Century Of Water Filtration
June 30, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Philadelphia’s water filtration system, completed with the construction of the Queen Lane Filters in 1911.

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Iodine-131: A Panel Discussion
June 13, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Iodine-131 has been in the news lately, and PWD has been busy responding to media inquiries. Now is your chance to ask your own questions and voice concerns:

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