Within the U.S., tap water sources are heavily regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Because of this bill, the EPA is able to set ...
Studies indicate that some tap water contains contaminants like microplastics — testing your water and using a filter may help reduce your risk. (Getty Creative) The quality of tap water is a hot ...
Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside. There were so many more pressing tasks to complete. “Oh, it’s fine,” I thought. ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With some Richmond neighborhoods placed under a boil water advisory following issues at the city’s water treatment plant, many residents may be wondering how to use tap water ...
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis will be examining water filters and contaminants as part of the next phase of Trusted Tap, which will allow people to test their tap water more easily ...
Bill Sullivan receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject public ...
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. On November 2, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kennedy called for the removal of ...
Distilled water is like regular water that has been purified through a process called — you guessed it — distillation. This method removes impurities like minerals, salts, bacteria, and other ...