Nebraska Connects: What's In Your Water? Part Three

(5-26-04) Scientists have concluded that certain levels of arsenic in drinking water can cause skin, bladder and lung cancer. They say it can also increase the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. Consequently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will reduce the allowable level of arsenic in drinking water from the current 50 parts per billion to 10 parts per billion. For our series, “Nebraska Connects: What’s in Your Water?” Carolyn Johnsen reports on the new rule’s effect on some rural communities in Nebraska.

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