Aging lead-pipe drinking water systems, along with the public health measures implemented to reduce their risks, are reshaping the chemistry and health of nearby urban streams. New research from ...

Over the past six years, the streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed — which covers 64,000 square miles — has become cleaner. According to the latest data from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac ...

A new report highlights the top-ranked destinations where water flows crisp, clean, and better than bottled — from icy Nordic streams to city taps. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

Low levels of nitrate in drinking water can be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a new study. The research published in PLOS Water by Jason Semprini, ...