Over the past few months, clean water has come under the microscope thanks to a slew of research analyzing what’s in the stuff we drink. The latest is a study that has detected a previously ...
Americans have trusted that tap water is safe for decades, but a growing body of research suggests that this faith may be misplaced. From lead and pesticides to “forever chemicals” and microplastics, ...
Within the U.S., tap water sources are heavily regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Because of this bill, the EPA is able to set ...
Korin Miller has spent nearly two decades covering food, health, and nutrition for digital, print, and TV platforms. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, SELF, Prevention, The Washington Post, and ...
Recent reports of a contaminated water supply in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which led to warnings not to use water from faucets earlier this week, have sparked general safety concerns. The city of ...
Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside. There were so many more pressing tasks to complete. “Oh, it’s fine,” I thought. ...
“The FDA hardly has any regulations at all for bottled water.” The health halo surrounding bottled water is starting to burst ...