Water
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Water Quality
No matter how it arrives at the tap, water is vulnerable to contamination and requires our vigilance to ensure it is safe
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Colorado River States Have Bought Some Time With a New Water Pact
The next step will be even more challenging
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Southwest Cities Learn to Thrive Amid Drought
By embracing innovative strategies for conserving and sourcing water, metro areas can continue to grow
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Wells At Risk of Going Dry in the U.S. and Worldwide
Groundwater levels are declining as pumping increases
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Trump Administration Rolls Back Water-Saving Standards
The last-minute rule change reverses a 28-year-old standard on showerheads
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The Surprising Connection Between Wildfires and Tainted Drinking Water
Drinking water supplies around the U.S. are contaminated with volatile organic compounds, and western wildfires are making the situation worse
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Mostly Safe Drinking Water Is Not Safe Enough
Despite EPA claims about water purity, millions of Americans drink water that doesn't meet government standards
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How We Use 322 Billion Gallons of Water Every Day
From cooling power plants to quenching thirst and growing crops, water is part of everything we do
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Nitrate Taints Drinking Water of Millions, Study Finds
Worrisome contaminant appears to affect Hispanic communities disproportionately
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High-Tech Toilets Will Be Game Changers
Work is underway to develop a toilet that treats human waste on site without a connection to a sewer or drain