By 2030, it's estimated that ~60% of the world’s population will live in cities with 1 million or more inhabitants. It's time to consider how urbanization will affect the quality...

Our entire food system relies on pesticides. One of the primary ways that pesticides work their way into the water supply is by seeping through the soil to the groundwater....

We write a lot about water–how it smells, how it tastes, and primarily, what’s in it. For those of you who test water with us, we write about how your...

The recent California droughts are considered to be the state’s worst ever. They've made headlines for decades, leading to a flood of information regarding the complex issues accompanying the ongoing crisis....

Hydraulic fracturing—colloquially known as “fracking”—began as an experiment in 1947. Today, it’s a well-worn approach to natural gas production, one that remains a highly controversial practice. Concerns—both health and environmental—are magnified...

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

What should you do to keep your private well safe from pollutants? Here’s what to look out for—from installation to treatment.