Academic achievement among adolescents may be affected by early childhood lead exposure at much lower levels than previously assumed, according to a new study. Just a small climb in blood ...

Water Quality Report surpasses federal and state health standards, ensuring clean and safe drinking water for its residents. Find insights from the report online.

With some Richmond neighborhoods placed under a boil water advisory following issues at the city’s water treatment plant, many residents may be wondering how to use tap water safely. Here ...

It’s easy to assume that the food that winds up on your plate is safe to eat; that’s how it should be. But with multiple food ...

To be considered safe for swimming, the E. coli counts must be below 300 per 100 milliliters. Samples are taken 1 foot below the surface (between 3 and 6 feet in depth) and sent to a laboratory for ...

The Biden administration’s rule also set standards for the two common types of PFAS, referred to as PFOA and PFOS, at 4 parts ...

Washington (AFP) – A day after US President Donald Trump's administration announced it was scrapping existing limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, a top official said ...

Running tap water is seen in Flint, a city struggling with the effects of lead-poisoned drinking water in Michigan ...

Some environmental groups argue that the EPA can’t legally weaken the regulations. The Safe Water Drinking Act gives the EPA authority to limit water contaminants, and it includes a provision ...

The Safe Drinking Water Act prohibits ... for six types of PFAS compounds in drinking water. The agency set a federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) of four parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA ...

In some regions, fluoride levels in water are naturally high. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that drinking water levels for fluoride remain below 0.7 milligrams per liter. Levels above ...

In some regions, fluoride levels in water are naturally high. ARE FLUORIDE LEVELS REGULATED? The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that drinking water levels for fluoride remain below 0.7 ...