What’s in your water? Ways to make sure your drinking water is safe

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has published its own safety standards for water, that go beyond that of current ...
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 ...
WKOW

DNR encourages private well owners to test drinking water

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging private well owners to consider testing their drinking water. That's because the state has received significant rainfall ...
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 ...
AOL

The prevalence and impact of hard water in the US

An estimated 85% of Americans live with "hard water," or water that contains high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. These minerals aren't harmful to consume, but they can cause more than a ...