Crusading environmental lawyer praises EPA limits on "forever chemicals"
More than 20 years after attorney Rob Bilott first held companies accountable for contamination by PFAS chemicals, the EPA has acted to protect drinking water.
More Microplastics Are Showing Up in Our Food
The more we look for microplastics, the more we find them—including in our food.
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These companies are trying to remove toxic forever chemicals from our water
Toxic substances called PFAS taint about half the nation's tap water. Here's a look into the multibillion-dollar industry to clean up the mess.
Oregon residents have been boiling drinking water for a year
Residents in Jewell, Oregon, have had to boil their water for a year after E. coli was found in the water supply.
Contaminated Florida water could cost people their limbs
Pathogens are "more likely to be infectious than not infectious" in floodwater, a University of Florida researcher told Newsweek.
Michigan residents told to boil drinking water amid potential contamination
The boil water advisory comes after a leak in the local water system, which may make tap water vulnerable to bacterial contamination.
PFAS, the "forever chemicals," present in nearly half of U.S. homes
A study found that nearly half of U.S. homes had the toxic chemicals in their tap water supply, with some states at risk of higher exposure than others.
Radius of toxic chemical spill in East Palestine could be miles wide
The Ohio train wreck released carcinogens like vinyl chloride into the environment, with dead animals and impacts on human health already being reported.
Septic waste to seep into coastal homes according to horrifying projection
Homes in North Carolina and other East Coast states could be swamped with sewage, potentially bringing pathogens causing typhoid, cholera and dysentery.
Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Florida Oysters: Study
The contaminants found in the oysters pose "serious" health risks to people and wildlife, according to a report on the study.
Russia Risking Mariupol Cholera Outbreak With Mass Graves, Water Shortage
One local authority warned that an epidemic of the deadly disease has "more or less begun already" in the besieged city.
Hawaii Says Navy 'Unwilling' to Protect Citizens Amid Water Tank Dispute
The U.S. Navy appealed an order from the state of Hawaii to remove fuel contamination from a water shaft, saying it did not cause an imminent danger.
Beaches in Long Beach Closed After Millions of Gallons of Sewage Spilled
The beaches have been temporarily closed for swimming after two to four million gallons of untreated sewage was discharged into the Dominguez Channel.
Navy Still Working to Clean Fuel Spill That Contaminated Pearl Harbor Water
Regarding the November spill, Navy officials have now told lawmakers that they aim to have the water system cleaned out with fresh water by the end of January.
Navy Still Mum After Judged Order Defueling of Facility Polluting Water
The Navy has until the end of Wednesday to file a response to a hearing officer's recommendation to follow an order from Gov. David Ige.
60 to 80 Tons of Dead Fish Removed From Reservoir After Tequila Spill
"The damage is irreparable and serious," said Ayotlan Mayor Rodolfo Hernández of the spill.
Benton Harbor Lead Levels Decrease, Residents Continue With Bottled Water
Corrosion control for lead pipes reduced the levels in drinking water for Benton Harbor. About 10,000 people are still using bottled water out of caution.
Call For The EPA to Step In Latest Issues With Pearl Harbor Water Crisis
A U.S. senator called on the EPA to take the lead on a possible diesel contamination of the Pearl Harbor military base's water supply.
Navy Shuts Down Fuel Complex After Discovery of Gas Leaks In Honolulu Water
Hundreds of households had complained of a fuel odor or side effects like vomiting and stomach cramps after ingesting the contaminated water.
Military Families Can't Use Tap Water at Pearl Harbor Base After Fuel Leaks
The Navy said that 680 Navy homes and 270 Army homes complained of a fuel odor or physical side effects after consuming water from its system.
City Advised By EPA to Forfeit Ownership of Faulty Water Facility
The agency toured the city's water facility and found multiple problems that could be responsible for its lead-infested water.
Hamtramck Second MI City This Month With Dangerous Lead Levels in Water
The news of Hamtramck's water supply being tainted by elevated lead levels comes a week after Benton Harbor, Michigan, reported the same issue.
What's the Case on Superfund Sites Argued in Front of SCOTUS About?
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for the case, Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian.
Virginia Beach Schools Affected By High Lead Levels in Drinking Water
Some Virginia Beach schools found high levels of lead in their water, adding the town's name to the growing list of places with contaminated water.
'Forever Chemicals' Found in Water Sources of 800,000 Kentucky Residents
PFAS exposure may affect growth in infants, increase cancer risks and affect individuals' immune systems, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Millions of Americans are drinking water that is contaminated yet legal
"The majority of water systems in the U.S. get a passing grade from the U.S. government," EWG toxicologist Alexis Temkin told Newsweek. But "legal doesn't necessarily mean safe."
California Water Sources Contaminated With Potentially Deadly Chemicals
A study shows some California water sources are contaminated with PFAS, a potentially deadly chemical
Cancer Patient Dumps Mercury Into Town Water Supply
Mercury levels in the water were nearly double the allowed levels.
Over Half of Americans Have Radioactive Drinking Water
Texas has the most widespread contamination of radium in drinking water.
The First Step to Safe Drinking Water Starts With You
A 2017 Gallup poll found that 63 percent of Americans worry a great deal about drinking water pollution.