Millions of Americans' Drinking Water Has Forever Chemicals Or Other Contaminants
"We need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies," researcher Laurel Schaider said.
Drinking water of 97M Americans contaminated with unregulated chemicals — how to limit your exposure
Institute found that 27% of the 4,800 public water systems it analyzed had detectable levels of at least one of four “harmful” types of chemicals not regulated by the
Contaminated Drinking Water Is a Growing Concern for Cities Facing Wildfires
As fires burn in Los Angeles, water utilities are responding to extensive damage to pipes and storage and treatment facilities
Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Wastewater plants are failing to remove a group of potentially toxic chemicals before pumping treated water into rivers and lakes — and climate change may be making the situation even worse, a new report finds.
Drinking water could be contaminated in L.A. County areas affected by wildfires, experts say
Los Angeles-area residents who already face warnings about their tap water could be without it for some time, experts told NBC News, owing to concerns about the damage done to local infrastructure and the chemicals released by wildfires.
California Wildfires: Drinking Water Warnings Issued After Inferno
Harmful and even cancer-causing chemicals can get into water supplies as reserves are depleted and infrastructure is damaged by fire.
Wildfires May Be Contaminating Los Angeles Water with Harmful Chemicals
Fires can make drinking water, pipes and tanks unsafe. An environmental engineer explains why that’s so and what to do
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Clean Water Isn't Available in All Parts of U.S.
Nearly a third of Americans have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that might affect ...
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PFAS in US drinking water linked to increased cancer risk across multiple organ systems
A study links PFAS contamination in drinking water to increased cancer risks, highlighting significant impacts on digestive, ...
Map Reveals US States With the Worst Drinking Water
Pennsylvania had the most water violations in 2023, 24,525 in total — 14,808 of which were related to monitoring and reporting.
Melbourne to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
After three hours of impassioned pleas and dueling science among dozens of dentists, the Melbourne City Council voted Tuesday ...
UPDATE: Gainesville boil water notice rescinded
A boil water notice issued Monday by the city to residents north of U.S. Highway 82 was rescinded Wednesday morning. The ...
Customers voice frustration over muddy, cloudy drinking water concerns
Alexander City residents complaining about their drinking water. "It tastes like you're drinking muddy, cloudy water," said ...
I Drank a Gallon of Water Every Day for a Week and Noticed 5 Life-Changing Effects
Curious about the gallon water challenge? Discover the surprising effects of drinking a gallon of water every day, from ...
Why you should be cleaning your reusable water bottle (and how to do it right)
Reusable water bottles are a great way to stay hydrated, reduce waste and save money. But if you're not cleaning your bottle ...