Photo: A toxic algae bloom in Oregon’s Detroit Lake caused havoc in May, when toxins made their way into the...
South Dakota waterways: dumping grounds for human, industrial, ag wastes
(Photo: Bart Pfankuch / SD News Watch) From a riverbank or roadside, South Dakota’s waterways appear placid and picturesque. The...
What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?
Tap water may be better for kids than sugary sodas, but many schools have lead-contaminated water (file photo). This story...
New York governor signs law mandating lead testing in schools
(Photo: Peter Carr/The Journal News) ALBANY — Schools in New York will have to test drinking water for lead contamination....
New Tests Reveal 15 out of 15 of Indiana’s Coal Ash Ponds Are Leaking
Photo: Barbara Deardorff draws water from her tap in Wheatfield, Indiana. Dangerous chemicals from a nearby coal ash pond have...