Your tap water might deserve a second look — there is a simple, but pricey, way to find out if microplastics are floating ...

Making coffee, taking a shower or brushing your teeth — these are just a few times during the day when you use your home's water. How do you know if it's safe? Public water systems in both Wisconsin ...

When reports of contaminated drinking water emerge — especially when it’s close to home, like lead being detected at UNC-Chapel Hill — it can be concerning. You may worry about the water in your own ...

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect buildings to the city’s water supply. The city has the most lead service lines in the ...

Fifty years ago, Consumer Reports published a groundbreaking investigation into the nation’s drinking water. The report was titled “Is the Water Safe to Drink?” (Download a PDF of this three-part ...

A water deprivation test checks how the body responds to several hours without water intake. A doctor may request this test to help diagnose conditions such as arginine vasopressin disorder (AVD).

Use a screwdriver to test water penetration at 4-6 inches. Water early in the morning to prevent evaporation. Water deeply once or twice a week to encourage strong roots. Using a screwdriver to ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Is there lead and asbestos at your kids' school? In North Carolina, testing for lead in school water used to be voluntary, but now a law has made that testing mandatory. The ...

We ran our tap water through all the top water filters. Here are the best pitchers to clean your drinking supply. If you're drinking unfiltered tap water, there's a good chance it's tainted with ...

SEE HIGH LEVELS LIKE LIKE WE DID PREVIOUSLY, OVER THE PAST DECADES IN SCHOOLS FOR SOME OF THE PRIVATES LINES, WE COULD SEE ELEVATED LEVELS? YES, BECAUSE THERE COULD BE A LEAD SERVICE LINE. AND NOW ON ...