The longer tea steeps, the more contaminants it filters out of the water—but the tea bag matters.
A new review has found a link between chlorine byproducts in our drinking water and a greater chance of bladder and colorectal cancer.
Researchers in Chile have shown that fog collectors could supply enough water each week for 10,000 people living in a desert community.
How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits.
The hidden water reservoir is shockingly larger than previously thought—holding more than half the volume of Lake Tahoe.
A USGS-developed model has shocking results for residents of California, Florida, and Massachusetts.
The village was submerged when a reservoir was created to service the capital, but an astonishing drop in water level is revealing its lost buildings.
New research found a link between higher fluoride exposure in pregnant women and a greater risk of neurobehavioral problems in their children at age 3.
The U.S. government is seeking immunity from 27 lawsuits related to a toxic firefighting foam.
These items are sure to please the climate-conscious preparedness enthusiast in your life.
A new report claims firms abuse a loophole to secretly use PFAS in Pennsylvania's oil and gas wells, avoiding disclosure to prevent competitive harm.
There are 12,000 types of PFAS, the USGS tested for 32 types across the country.
More than 8,000 gallons of a latex chemical solution spilled into the Delaware River on Friday. So far, officials have said tap water remains safe to drink.
There are currently no federal limits on toxic PFAS in drinking water throughout the country.
Got a loved one who's always prepared for the worst? Here are practical gifts that will delight them this holiday.
Officials have praised the city's efforts to reduce residents' lead exposure, saying other areas should follow suit.
Houston has experienced three boil water notices in just the past two years.
People in Jackson, Mississippi keep losing access to drinking water. The EPA has opened a civil rights investigation in the predominantly Black city.
Nearly half the country’s waters could see an increase in toxic agricultural runoff, a study finds.
The EPA now calls PFAS 'hazardous substances,' but these chemicals widely contaminate our homes, workplaces, and bodies.
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