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In the U.S., tap water is generally very safe, highly regulated, and far more affordable and eco-friendly than bottled water—though quality can vary by location and plumbing. Bottled water is also ...

Korin Miller has spent nearly two decades covering food, health, and nutrition for digital, print, and TV platforms. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, SELF, Prevention, The Washington Post, and ...

That uncertainty has fueled a booming market for water filters, from simple pitcher models to multi-thousand-dollar reverse ...

As more plastic waste is being released into the environment, microplastics in drinking water and food are being ingested by humans, causing damage to internal organs after being absorbed through the ...

If you’re concerned about microplastics, PFAS and lead, there are certain ways to make your drinking water safer.

Turning on the tap and filling a glass of water feels like one of the simplest, safest acts in daily life. Yet the science, the data, and the growing wave of regulatory battles tell a far more ...

Within the U.S., tap water sources are heavily regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Because of this bill, the EPA is able to set ...

"[They] are more likely to cross vital biological barriers in the body." Researchers alarmed after finding 'higher than ...