water

PFAS forever chemicals topped new EPA limits. Is yours on our map?

U.S.
Amanda Smith

EPA takes on ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. water The Environmental Protection Agency has established new regulations on “forever chemicals” such as PFOA ...

Colombia’s capital starts rationing water after reservoirs hit historically low levels

World
David Turner

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Luis Soler is caring for water as if it were the most expensive ingredient at his restaurant in ...

‘Sexy water’ is all the rage. Is it good for you?

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

There’s water — and then there’s “sexy water.” That’s what content creator Kelly Stranick (who goes by Kelly Grace Mae online) calls ...

The D.I.R.T. Project embarking on sixth water irrigation project in Kenya

World
David Turner

Mar. 24—WILKES-BARRE — Joshua Salvaterra and The D.I.R.T. Project he founded will soon embark on their fourth venture to Kenya, to help ...

Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

As the world warms from human-caused climate change, fresh water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is becoming harder to get for many ...

Iowa’s drought conditions have farmers budgeting water use

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO (Reuters) – As Iowa heads toward its fourth year of drought, grain farmers prepping for planting next month ...

Hydrate better on the go — this $10 reusable water bottle collapses down small enough to fit in your pocket

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

We all know the importance of staying hydrated. When you’re traveling, getting in your daily dose of H2O becomes even more important ...

The Nicwell water flosser is on sale at Amazon

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

You know that feeling when you leave the dentist’s office post-cleaning and feel shinier, lighter and as dazzling as a diamond? Yeah, ...

Two-thirds of young children in Chicago are exposed to dangerous lead levels in water, study finds

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

More than two-thirds of children under the age of 6 in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated water, a new study finds. ...

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter (5-gallon) buckets worth of water for ...