Choosing the right water filter can help defend against toxic PFAs ("forever chemicals") in your drinking water.

The EPA estimates that between 6 and 10 percent of the 66,000 public drinking water systems in the U.S. will find PFAS once they start testing. If you’re on well water, you won’t get a CCR, so ...

August is National Water Quality Month, the perfect time to test your home’s water. If you're unsure how to get started, our guide provides the essential steps.

Still, the test results prove the water I’m drinking isn’t as pure as I’d like it to be, so I’m looking at additional solutions to make sure my family is drinking high-quality, clean water.

Ten years of tap sample data published by THE CITY shows that 35% of collected drinking water samples contain some lead, and no level of lead in drinking water is safe. New York City has long touted ...

The First Alert WT1 Drinking Water Test Kit (about $15) tests for bacteria, lead, pesticides, nitrites/nitrates, chlorine, hardness, and pH. But beware: the kits are not terribly accurate, and ...

In 2022, Forbes reported that at-home water testing kits are available to purchase for around $20 and include a strip to place into your water that is used to detect possible contaminants.

Big cities more often find 'forever chemicals' in their drinking water, but some small towns are reporting eye-popping levels ...

Before drinking any water, contact your state health department to see if it will test the water for you. If not, search for a commercial analytical laboratory or laboratory testing.

"This whole issue is a reminder that people need education on how to care for their wells," said CCHD Health Officer Karen Senkus.