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Jeff Ownby

@jeffownby.bsky.social
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Founder h2owatch.io Ecommerce analyst. 80's Grateful Dead tourist. SCUBA guy. Democrat dressed right for a beach fight!

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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Rural Pennsylvania communities dependent on private wells face emerging risks from PFAS contamination. New data reveals the extent of forever chemicals in water systems long considered safe.
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The Specter of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Looms Over Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities
For generations, rural Pennsylvania communities have relied on private wells and small water systems, trusting that their water was among the cleanest in the nation. But a troubling reality is emergin...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Twenty-two additional private wells in Tiverton, Rhode Island now show PFAS contamination. The scope of this water safety issue continues to expand.
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Tiverton PFAS crisis grows as 22 more wells found to be contaminated
What started as a localized concern in Tiverton, Rhode Island, has grown into a full-scale water crisis. This week, The Providence Journal reported that 22 more private wells in the area have tested p...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Fayetteville's Public Works Commission secured major funding for PFAS treatment infrastructure. This represents a tangible step forward in addressing forever chemicals in drinking water systems.
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Fayetteville PWC lands major funding for PFAS drinking water project
In a significant win for public health, the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has secured major funding for a critical PFAS drinking water treatment project. This development marks an importa...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Connecticut is launching one of its largest drinking water cleanup efforts to remove forever chemicals, with hundreds of millions in federal funding and a tight timeline to meet new safety standards.
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Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Clean Up Connecticut's Drinking Water, and a Tight Federal Deadline
Connecticut residents are about to see one of the largest drinking water cleanup efforts in state history, as hundreds of millions of dollars flow toward removing toxic "forever chemicals" from public...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
German researchers have demonstrated a magnetic nanoparticle approach that removes up to 87% of PFAS from drinking water. The findings offer a potential path forward for communities facing contamination from these persistent chemicals.
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In Germany, magnetic nanoparticles cut 'forever chemicals' in drinking water by 87%
In what could be a game-changing development for communities struggling with contaminated water supplies, researchers in Germany have demonstrated a new technology that removes up to 87% of PFAS—the s...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Hillwood's investment in Hexivon signals growing momentum in PFAS treatment technology. We're tracking how this development affects water safety solutions across communities.
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Hillwood Invests in Hexivon to Advance PFAS Water Treatment Technology
In a significant move that could reshape how communities tackle water contamination, real estate and logistics giant Hillwood has announced a substantial investment in Hexivon, a company specializing ...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Local water officials in Cape Cod are addressing lead and PFAS contamination at Long Pond. These conversations are happening in communities nationwide as water systems work to protect public health.
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Health Board, Water Department Discuss Lead, PFAS And Long Pond
In a meeting that underscores the ongoing water quality challenges facing communities across America, local health board members and water department officials in Cape Cod recently convened to address...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Georgetown, South Carolina residents have waited nearly a year for PFAS treatment after contamination was found in their drinking water. The city is just beginning to study solutions.
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Georgetown considers treatment study as residents wait nearly a year for PFAs fix
For residents of Georgetown, South Carolina, patience is wearing thin. Nearly a year after PFAS contamination was identified in their drinking water, the city is only now considering a treatment study...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
A Colorado farm switched from growing vegetables to flowers after PFAS contamination made the soil unsafe for food production. Understanding where your water comes from matters.
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Forever chemicals ended a historic Colorado farm's vegetables, and flowers took root instead
For generations, a Colorado farm cultivated vegetables that fed local families and communities. Now, rows of colorful flowers have replaced the food crops—not by choice, but by necessity. The culprit?...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Real estate developer Ross Perot Jr. is now focused on water contamination challenges across America. Understanding who's involved in water safety solutions matters for your community's drinking water.
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Ross Perot Jr.'s biggest gamble yet? Cleaning America's poisoned water.
When the son of a presidential candidate and one of Texas's most prominent real estate developers turns his attention to water contamination, it's worth paying attention. Ross Perot Jr., known for dev...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Water contamination detected across Scotland raises questions about testing protocols and regulatory oversight globally. Understanding what's in your water starts with accessible data.
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Dangerous chemicals linked to cancer found in water tests across Scotland
Disturbing news from across the Atlantic is serving as a stark reminder that water contamination isn't just an American problem—it's a global crisis that demands our attention. Recent water tests cond...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
A major research university is dedicating its second national broadcast special to forever chemicals in drinking water. That's a signal the science warrants serious attention.
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SBU’s Collaborative for the Earth’s 2nd National Broadcast Special Explores Forever Chemicals
When a major research university dedicates its second national broadcast special to a single environmental issue, it's time to pay attention. Stony Brook University's Collaborative for the Earth is do...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Orange County private well owners now have access to funding for PFAS testing and mitigation. If you rely on a private well, this is worth reviewing for your household.
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Funds available for Orange County private well-owner PFAS testing and mitigation
If you're one of the thousands of private well owners in Orange County, New York, there's finally some good news on the water safety front. New funding has become available specifically to help reside...
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h2owatch.bsky.social @h2owatch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
New biochar material shows promise in removing PFOS from drinking water by both capturing and breaking down these persistent chemicals. Researchers continue advancing treatment options for the millions of Americans affected by PFAS contamination.
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Biochar material advances PFOS removal by capturing and destroying forever chemicals
For millions of Americans living with PFAS-contaminated water, there's encouraging news on the horizon. Researchers have developed an innovative biochar material that doesn't just capture PFOS—one of ...
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I looked for this painting and didn't find it
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Fan(s)
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
What a day for Spurs. Both of them.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Started a new project: H2O Watch (h2owatch.io). It maps U.S. drinking water safety at the ZIP code level — EPA UCMR5 PFAS, lead service lines, SDWIS violations, all searchable. Building it in public over here: @h2owatch.bsky.social Type your zip and tell me what grade you got.
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H2O Watch — Is Your Tap Water Safe?
Check PFAS contamination levels for 48,000+ U.S. water systems. Search by ZIP code, city, or state. Free drinking water safety reports.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
America is the hottest country!
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Everyone in that group would crawl over broken glass to vote for him again if they could
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Oh no. Peace to his family (and works of art)
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
@bencollins.bsky.social
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
He ended 8 wars so 6 more and we're even.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Joe Biden was pretty old.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Your buddy Bezos sends them out next day!
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Pelosi honoring Bobby Weir
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Move it to the NYT building.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Should move the protest to the NYT building.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Someone gotta build the hotels and ballrooms.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
More like Grift article
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Sheeeereit!
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Still boycotting them
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Not just MAGA. The whole GOP.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
So uplifting. I needed this show. I don't think I've missed him in Chicago as far back as I can remember.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
This must be his place.
David byrne's apartment
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Evidence for his trial
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Bringing the rage for the pre-game in Chicago!
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
This is fantastic!
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
@schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social maybe do your job?
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Iron Balls McGinty
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Default GOP hero goes from Ronald Reagan to Charlie Kirk. Sad.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Make Argentina Great Again
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Sell your Disney stock too. Tons of other places to invest.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Oh yeah for sure. The food gags alone.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
South Side was so great. So many laugh out loud moments watching it alone.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
I was just listening to Led Zeppelin's Kashmir and then your post popped up.
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Narcissism and $
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Sleepy Don
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Jeff Ownby @jeffownby.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Thanks
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