While tap water is safe for most Americans, millions of residents are still exposed to contaminants from their faucets every year, according to National Geographic. This World Water Day, our partners ...

As more people explore the outdoors and travel to new places, the importance of clean drinking water cannot be ignored. Whether hiking in the mountains, camping in the woods, or visiting another ...

Several studies have examined the prevalence of contaminants in U.S. public drinking water.

If you’re concerned about microplastics, PFAS and lead, there are certain ways to make your drinking water safer.

In Guatemala’s Western Highlands, researchers found that the drinking water people trust most may actually be the riskiest.

Researchers discovered that refillable jugs and everyday dispensers can contaminate drinking water, and only a small fraction of bottled samples met WHO safety guidelines. Stacey Leasca is an ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The Des Moines metro area has been experiencing the highest nitrate levels in the Des ...

The latest data on water scarcity shows persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind. A look at what UNICEF is doing to improve access to safe, clean water for children and ...

Demanding reforms, the townships of Hopewell, Ewing, Hamilton and Lawrence, have all joined a lawsuit brought by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) against the City of ...

The Environmental Working Group (EWG)'s Tap Water Database reveals the states with the highest numbers of contaminants across their drinking water systems, with some states having more than 150 ...