Fact checked by Nick Blackmer There’s been a lot of chatter recently about microplastics and “forever chemicals” in everyday products. Now, the conversation has turned to what's in your tap water.

Tap water often gets a bad rap, but in many areas, it's just as safe—and even better—than bottled water.

Filters in water pitchers or under-sink systems capture dangerous chemicals, only for them to be returned to the environment.

Test kits can determine the mineral ... screens for nearly 100 contaminants to ensure tap water is safe. In contrast, raw ...

The water utility said this issue is not unique to just New Jersey American Water, but part of a larger statewide issue.

Korin Miller of Food & Wine explains that tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, while bottled water falls under the jurisdiction of ...

Tap water in the US is generally safer and healthier than bottled water due to strict EPA regulations, despite some contamination reports. Bottled water often contains microplastics, posing health ...

So-called "forever chemicals" have been found in 29 water systems across Colorado. Fixing the problem could be costly for ...