We compare five well-regarded water filters across five different categories: gravity-fed countertop, whole-house, whole-house for well water, portable, and pitcher. Each one serves a different need and budget, so the...

Groundwater containing microplastics is likely to have an impact on human health, yet very few studies have assessed this danger. Teresa Baraza Piazuelo, a doctoral student from Saint Louis University,...

Airborne pollutants and surface contaminants can affect rainwater quality, therefore it is not advisable to drink rainwater without some prior treatment to remove any potential contaminants and ensure that it...

Two years after the Camp Fire, Paradise, California still had drinking water advisories in effect. Benzene and other VOCs from heat-damaged pipes contaminated distribution systems after the Tubbs and Camp...

A new study has found adding slightly less chemicals to drinking water during the disinfection process could not only improve the quality of drinking water, but also improve the overall...

A recent study analyzed urban grime samples collected from two major US cities and found that the accumulated surface pollutants absorb sunlight and potentially undergo photochemical reactions when exposed to...