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5 Scary Things That Could (Realistically) Be in Your Drinking Water

Fortunately, most drinking water is safe to drink. Here are a few contaminants to look out for, along with tips to test for ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Anyone on a public water system can check if their water passed its safety test. Here's how.

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 ...
Consumer Reports

CR's Guide to Better, Safer Drinking Water

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 ...
Rolling Stone

Under ‘Unsafe Water Alert,’ L.A. Residents Reach for Testing Kits to Monitor Water Quality at Home

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have unleashed new concerns over air quality and now, water quality too, with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) issuing an “Unsafe Water Alert” on ...
Los Angeles Times

L.A. County fires put new drinking-water safety measures to the test

When scientists found a carcinogen in the drinking water of Santa Rosa, Calif., after the Tubbs fire, it triggered a race to develop measures to keep residents safe. While there’s still work to be ...
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Drinking water is unsafe in 1 out of 7 US households: how to check yours

Fresh data from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency indicates that one out of every seven Americans (approximately 49.5 million people) live in a home where their drinking water contains “forever ...
The Providence Journal

Worried about PFAS in your water? Here's how to get your well tested in RI.

PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam have contaminated drinking water wells in Glocester, Rhode Island. Landfills, military sites, and industrial facilities are common sources of PFAS contamination ...