Some residents in several New Jersey towns may be concerned to see water with a “pinkish hue” running from their faucets — but it’s safe to drink, officials said. Higher levels of sodium permanganate ...

The discoloration is caused by elevated levels of a water treatment chemical. Affected water meets drinking standards but residents may want to avoid doing laundry. The utility is flushing hydrants to ...

SEVEN. ALSO BREAKING. THERE’S A LEVEL RED DRINKING ADVISORY FOR SOME PEOPLE IN WESTERN IOWA. COMES AFTER AN ACCIDENT ON MONDAY CAUSED BY A POWER STRIKE THAT LED TO DAMAGE TO A REGIONAL WATER PUMP. SO ...

SHELBY COUNTY, Iowa (WOWT) - Officials put four Iowa communities under a drinking water advisory late Monday. The advisory, categorized as a “Level RED,” is impacting the towns of Kirkman, Elk Horn, ...

Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the ...

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WAND) - The tap water in Gibson City may be looking discolored, the police department warned people Sunday night. "Due to the high volume of water usage from the fire south east of ...

If you're wondering if drinking tap water is safe, a new report is easing those fears because Florida is listed as one of the top states with the cleanest drinking water According to Evans Leak ...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – The City of Collinsville is now advising residents to filter their tap water before drinking or cooking after recent tests revealed rising levels of “forever chemicals” in the ...

THREATENING INJURIES. RIGHT NOW IN HENNIKER, OFFICIALS ARE WARNING PEOPLE ABOUT ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS IN DRINKING WATER. THAT WARNING IS COMING FROM COGSWELL SPRING WATER WORKS. IT SAYS IT’S WORKING ...

Fort Lauderdale residents could see a temporary change in the color of their tap water beginning Monday as the city prepares its water treatment system for a major upgrade, officials said. Officials ...

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In the course of routine sampling, the village of Bartlett found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes or buildings in the community and has notified those residents known to be ...