Approximately 23 million U.S. homes rely on private wells as their primary source of drinking water, but many of these households may be unknowingly consuming contaminated water. In 2022, Gabriel Lade ...

A group of potentially toxic “forever chemicals,” mostly coming from prescribed drugs, may be contaminating drinking water for millions of Americans, as wastewater treatment plants fail to remove them ...

Nearly one-third of people across the U.S. may be exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water. Twenty-seven percent of public water systems around the U.S.—serving approximately 97 ...

Fortunately, most drinking water is safe to drink. Here are a few contaminants to look out for, along with tips to test for ...

The Raccoon River weaves past downtown Des Moines. One of the primary drinking water sources for the region, the river has high nitrate levels that have led to water restrictions for some 600,000 ...

WESTMINSTER, Maryland (WBAL) — Facing a limited supply of drinking water, Westminster officials plan to convert sewage into drinking water. While some may consider treating wastewater for drinking to ...

Construction will take place five days a week and is scheduled to last through May 10, 2027, according to the city.

During a warm August night last year, a lightning storm hovered over the Mount Hood National Forest long enough to strike two towering Douglas fir trees. The first bolt left a scar. The second sparked ...