Tag Archive for: Drinking Water Safety

Study Finds Hundreds of Contaminants in U.S. Drinking Water

A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances.

L.A. Officials Warn of Compromised Drinking Water in Fire-Ravaged Areas

As fires across Los Angeles County start to wind down, health officials are warning about risks related to water systems in the area.

‘These Kids Deserve Water’: A San Diego County School District Has Lacked Clean Drinking Water For More Than A Decade

For 12 years San Diego County’s tiny, rural Warner Unified School District has had unsafe levels of arsenic in its drinking water.

The district is still struggling to secure a permanent clean water solution, and its leaders have been frustrated with what they described as bureaucratic delays in the process.

Is It 100% Safe to Drink Tap Water? Here’s the Truth

Staying hydrated is a tried and true tip for staying focused and healthy. But how much does your water source matter? More specifically, is tap water safe to drink? If you just refilled your Stanley with sink water for the second time today, the good news is that in general, the answer is yes.