Tap water can sometimes taste, smell, or look different from the usual tasteless and transparent liquid that you are used to drinking. Not all changes in the taste, smell, and appearance of tap water ...

Skin health suffers as the temperature lowers. Cold outdoor air, heated indoor air, and less water intake combine to cause ...

Over the past few months, clean water has come under the microscope thanks to a slew of research analyzing what’s in the stuff we drink. The latest is a study that has detected a previously ...

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 ...

Recent reports of a contaminated water supply in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which led to warnings not to use water from faucets earlier this week, have sparked general safety concerns. The city of ...

Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside. There were so many more pressing tasks to complete. “Oh, it’s fine,” I thought. ...

Experts weigh in on the chemicals that can be found in drinking water, how it’s regulated, and what you can do if you’re worried about your water. ILLUSTRATIVE - Drinking water flows from the tap.

Fortunately, most drinking water is safe to drink. Here are a few contaminants to look out for, along with tips to test for ...