Map shows states with drinking water warnings
Several cities had boil water advisories in place on Wednesday due to operational issues at the cities' local water treatment plants.
Woman asks boyfriend to take pic in "clearest water"—can't cope with result
Social media users could relate to the scene in the viral clip, with one saying "this is too funny."
Drinking water warning issued for Texas county
Several boil-water advisories are in place in Harris County after Hurricane Beryl tore through the area on Monday morning.
California map shows water warnings for pet owners
Several reservoirs have a caution advisory in place regarding the possible presence of toxic algae in the water.
Orange kitten owner attempts to take a bath, cat gets in and falls asleep
The heartwarming video has amassed over 20 million views in four days.
Drinking water warning issued for city in Michigan
Residents in Sylvan Township were advised not to drink tap water after a "security breach" at the local water treatment plant Monday morning.
California drinking water map shows facilities at risk of failing
More than 600 water systems in California in all but three counties were classified as being at risk, according to a recent report.
California's new permanent water restriction will hit these 3 areas hardest
A new regulation will require water suppliers to cut water delivery to customers in the most parched areas of the state.
Man dies after contracting deadly brain-eating amoeba
This is the second recorded fatality in Israel caused by the single-cell organism.
How Lake Powell water levels have changed so far this year
As of June 24, 2024, Lake Powell's water level stood at 3,583.79 feet above mean sea level—116.21 feet below the full pool level.
Groundwater could be too hot to drink for 75 million people by 2100
Rising temperatures are threatening groundwater, with millions potentially at risk by 2100.
Drinking water made from air's moisture to go on sale
An Arizona company is using a new technology to disrupt the bottled water industry's reliance on finite groundwater
California imposes permanent water restrictions on cities and towns
The state is asking large water suppliers to cut delivery to consumers by as much as 39 percent by 2040 in an effort to become more drought-resilient.
Vanishing lake reveals mysterious 45-foot-long wreck
A "unique" set of human bones with grooves cut into them was also found in the disappearing lake.
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California's second largest reservoir is shrinking
Lake Oroville has lost 3 percent of its volume since it was created. Water officials attribute the loss to weather swings.
Red flags raised about drinking water for 1 million people
Of the 385 public water systems identified as failing, two-thirds of them have been on that list for more than three years.
Florida meach map shows warnings amid 'fecal pollution' fears
The Florida Department of Health has issued advisories for several beaches in at least two counties.
California water conditions spark warning for 4th of July
Creeks and rivers throughout California are still running dangerously cold because of the spring snowmelt.
How Lake Mead water levels have changed so far this year
As of June 20, 2024, the lake's water level stands at 1,063.94 feet above mean sea level—165.06 feet below the reservoir's full pool level.
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World's worst water pollution revealed in map
A study shows that the world is facing a crisis because of the skyrocketing amount of waste being produced by modern societies.
Ron DeSantis stops Florida beaches closing amid "fecal pollution" warnings
The governor said he does not think this power should be granted to the state.
City in California warns residents "do not drink" the water
After a break-in at a city reservoir tank, certain residents in Santa Paula are advised not to drink the water.
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Toxic forever chemicals pass into human skin, scientists warn
"The ability of these chemicals to be absorbed through skin has previously been dismissed," the researchers say.
Drinking water violations see New York company hit with huge penalty
Some 120,000 residents were supplied with water that failed to comply with federal limits on "potentially cancer-causing disinfection byproducts."
California reservoir update as water levels fall
Lake Oroville reached full capacity in May after a particularly wet winter season, but levels have since dropped by 6 feet.
America's drinking water could radically change under Trump
Some environmentalists are worried a second Trump administration would impact new drinking water protections.
Map shows states with new drinking water warnings
Several cities across the U.S. were under boil-water advisories as of Friday evening.
Neil Gorsuch calls out Supreme Court for upending 100 years of precedent
On Friday, the court ruled on a water case, with Gorsuch saying it "defies 100 years of water law jurisprudence."
California lake closes until further notice
A raging wildfire has prompted evacuations near the lake as firefighters continue to fight the blaze.
Water bottles left in the sun release "toxic compounds," study warns
"Plastic bottles, when exposed to sunlight, can release toxic compounds that pose health risks," the researchers said.