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 ...

Contaminated water can be a huge safety concern, and if your area has been hit with a boil water advisory, here's how to ...

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 ...

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 ...

National standards for drinking water are changing again, leaving many concerned about the health issues associated with ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Town officials are awaiting test results to see if they can safely provide drinking water pumped from the nearby mine shaft ...