These easy and simple DIY steps can help you detect any hidden water leak in your home and save you some trouble.

Fifty years ago, Consumer Reports published a groundbreaking investigation into the nation’s drinking water. The report was titled “Is the Water Safe to Drink?” (Download a PDF of this three-part ...

A water deprivation test checks how the body responds to several hours without water intake. A doctor may request this test to help diagnose conditions such as arginine vasopressin disorder (AVD).

Use a screwdriver to test water penetration at 4-6 inches. Water early in the morning to prevent evaporation. Water deeply once or twice a week to encourage strong roots. Using a screwdriver to ...

When reports of contaminated drinking water emerge — especially when it’s close to home, like lead being detected at UNC-Chapel Hill — it can be concerning. You may worry about the water in your own ...

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You might say PFAS just won’t go away. They’ve been linked to health concerns, including cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, fertility problems, and immune system disorders, as well as increased ...

In the past month, thousands of Iowans have received notices saying they may have lead drinking water service lines that should be replaced. Notices from Des Moines Water Works recently started ...