States must soon test for PFAS in drinking water; is the 2-state ready?

In 2031, states will be require to test for Forever Chemicals and some are more prepared than others.

When forever chemicals contaminate drinking water, private well owners may be the last to know

Kristen Hanneman made a small decision in 2022 that would upend life for her entire town. State scientists were checking ...

Takeaways from the AP’s reporting on PFAS contamination of private drinking water wells

The Associated Press’ reporting on the vulnerabilities of private water well owners to contamination by harmful forever ...
Albuquerque Journal

In Mora County, hunt for water contaminants ongoing

MORA COUNTY — Outside a home tucked down a dirt road in Mora County, environmental engineer Tom Brown dumped out a 5-gallon ...

During a 'boil water' notice, do you need to boil water for all uses?

Recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Delaware Division of Public Health during ...

Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water

There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free.

Lewes drinking water tests above standard for lead 3 times in 5 months

Lewes has had three incidents of above-standard levels of lead in drinking water since September, including at City Hall. The ...

Is your drinking water safe after the Potomac River sewage spill?

Bacteria levels near the break, which occurred just south of the American Legion Bridge, have soared. On Friday, leaders of ...