Environmental Risks Articles

The basics of where your water comes from—from groundwater and surfacewater to rainwater supplies—along with pollution risks

Spring water is groundwater that naturally flows to the surface. The best way to tell if spring water is safe to drink is to test it. Find out how and...

Is water safe to drink after a wildfire? Understand the risks of VOC contamination and testing methods to protect your drinking water after a wildfire.

If you live near agriculture, should you be worried about your drinking water? We’ll explore contaminant risks as well as how to best test and treat well water.

Whether you’re going to your local swimming pool or whitewater rafting on a nearby river, it’s important to know that the water is safe before you get in. Read this...

Beyond the immediate chaos and destruction of mass flooding, floodwaters bring a host of other hazards. While suspended sewage and oil slicks are clear indications of contamination, it is always...

How do hurricanes affect drinking water quality? Hurricanes, and the flooding that they cause, can make both private well and municipal water supplies unsafe to drink. Learn how hurricane flooding...

Whether you’re a prepper or a homesteader, this guide to rainwater safety will help you on your way to ensuring your rainwater is safe for drinking, from contamination prevention to...