Two water departments have advised residents In Los Angeles against drinking tap water due to potential contamination concerns from the ongoing wildfires. The risk of chemicals and pathogens entering ...

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 ...

Water samples within the device glow green when a contaminant is detected. The National Science Foundation is backing a pilot study by Northwestern University to develop and distribute water quality ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst found that the majority of at-home testing kits leave homeowners with inconclusive results. Because there are no ...

Your tap water might deserve a second look — there is a simple, but pricey, way to find out if microplastics are floating ...

There are as many reasons to filter your home's water as there are filtration methods. Here's why it matters: The chlorine used in water treatment can affect taste and odor. At elevated levels, it may ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many ways to filter your home's tap water, from carafe-style pitchers to whole-house water ...