If your home uses well water, you might assume it's pure because it comes from deep underground, but that's not always the case. It's different from city water, which is treated and tested regularly ...

The Environmental Protection Agency is looking to roll back regulatory standards for three types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems.

BRYN MAWR, Pa. - A robot in Montgomery County is helping to make sure all drinking water is safe. Aqua Pennsylvania's new robot Andrew has enabled chemists to test more samples of so-called forever ...

As cities worldwide face growing water stress, an IAEA-coordinated research project demonstrates that isotopic techniques offer a powerful way to safeguard this vital resource. A five-year IAEA ...

When emergencies hit, being prepared is your best defense. Along with having a portable source of power, clean drinking water ...

Summer 2025 has arrived. It's starting off hot, and the forecast says get used to it. A hot summer isn't just uncomfortable − it's dangerous. Heat killed more people in the United States in 2024 than ...

An innovative and potentially impactful new device can turn air into drinkable water, even in the driest climates. The tool, which comes from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ...

Is it safe to boil your water? And should you? Des Moines residents have expressed confusion on social media after updated guidelines from Central Iowa Water Works in light of high nitrate levels. A ...

Low levels of nitrate in drinking water can be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a new study. The research published in PLOS Water by Jason Semprini, ...

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 ...

But she added that "if a cup is dipped into an open pot to draw water, chances are the water has been exposed to dust and other forms of contamination." Jerry cans are a standard part of UNHCR ...