
Quick Guide: Nitrate and Drinking Water
Nitrate enters drinking water a number of ways, including agricultural runoff and wastewater discharges. Find out why you should test your water for nitrate
Nitrate enters drinking water a number of ways, including agricultural runoff and wastewater discharges. Find out why you should test your water for nitrate
The Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Algae-Contaminated Water
Given the 80,000+ chemicals out there, it's no surprise that there are many we just don't know much about. "Emerging contaminants" enter drinking water in a variety of ways. But...
With over 86,000 chemicals in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory, learn why thousands of potentially harmful products remain unregulated by the EPA.
Read on to learn how urban development impacts the natural water cycle, changes water quality and its availability.
The pipes that carry your tap water come in a variety of materials–from lead to copper to plastic. With lead piping now illegal and copper piping very expensive, that brings...
We are exposed to harmful substances each day. As our environment changes and we spend more time indoors, our health risks change as well. Learn all about your indoor exposures—from...
A Quick Guide on How You Can Limit Water Pollution