Woman goes for lake swim, captures "most embarrassing" moment on camera
A woman was left struggling to catch her breath when she entered a cold water lake in Colorado, and her husband had to come to her rescue.
Kentucky Senate passes bill to lower water pollution standards
The bill would cut "unnecessary red tape" for the coal mining industry if it becomes law, but it first must pass the House.
California's contaminated ocean sparks health concerns for Navy SEALs
Hundreds of Navy SEAL candidates became sick within a week of being exposed to the contaminated water.
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Texas county declares disaster after "shocking" water contamination test
PFAS levels hundreds of times the safe limit established by the federal environment agency were discovered at some well water sites.
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"Dangerous" compounds found in Oregon drinking water
Ingesting dangerous levels of nitrates through drinking water is associated with specific cancers and birth defects.
E. coli levels 1,000 times legal limit found in Texas water
A lawsuit was filed against the local wastewater treatment facility over health and environmental concerns.
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Donald Trump issues new water standards for US: What to know
President Trump announced he is rolling back changes the Biden administration made on water regulations.
Lake Mead water level update as Las Vegas goes 221 days without rain
Lake Mead water levels are rising, even as the entire county battles extreme or exceptional drought.
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Lake Mead: Colorado snowpack adds to water woes
Latest estimates place the Upper Colorado River Basin snowpack at just 83 percent of the historic median for this time of year.
Millennial makes observation about Gen Z, asks 'are we going to be ok?'
An unusual realization has gained hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok.
Peru's Rímac River suddenly appears pink
Concerned citizens took to social media after they noticed the river in Lima was flowing with bright pink water.
Florida is changing its drinking water
Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water, following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo.
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Fiji Water lawsuit raises concerns about microplastics
A lawsuit claims FIJI Water misled consumers about its product's purity and environmental impact, specifically highlighting the presence of microplastics.
Donald Trump's release of California waters stuns locals
It comes after water shortages allegedly hampered firefighting efforts in Los Angeles—a claim that state officials deny.
Officials release water from California reservoir after water levels rise
Lake Oroville rose around 7 feet over the weekend after an atmospheric river brought a deluge of rain to the region.
How California reservoir water levels changed after atmospheric river
California's largest reservoirs, Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, saw their water levels rise over the weekend.
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Why 'forever chemicals' are so hard to regulate
"It's like playing Whack a Mole," Erik Olson told Newsweek about treating water that's contaminated by PFAS.
Trump administration releases California dam water without state approval
The sudden release of water came after state and federal water managers typically coordinate releases.
Woman tests 70-year-old emergency water, internet shocked by result
The historical survival rations and memorabilia collector opened the sealed water can which dated back to the 1950s.
Cat interrupts owner taking bath—shock over what happens next
"This is the first time I've ever seen a cat successfully navigate the side of a bathtub," one user commented.
Republican floats new bill to swap high-speed rail funds for wildfire aid
A California state lawmaker has proposed diverting billions intended for high-speed rail to pay for infrastructure and wildfire prevention efforts.
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Arizona prepares for legal clash over Colorado River with $1 million bill
Arizona is gearing up for a potential legal showdown to safeguard its water rights amid growing tensions over the Colorado River's dwindling supply.
Arkansas moves to scrap fluoride
A bill has been introduced that would repeal a state mandate to include fluoride in Arkansas drinking water systems.
Judge hands win to bottled water company accused of mislabeling
Poland Spring was accused of falsely selling spring water.
Fact check: Did Trump overturn ban on forever chemicals in drinking water?
Studies show at least 97 percent of Americans have PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in their bodies.
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Great Salt Lake's historic low explained
While the decline has been widely attributed to low stream flows into the lake, the real story is more nuanced, a study reveals.
Reason why dog owner regrets having hard wood floors goes viral
"It looks like she made no attempts to solve this issue prior to the post," one user said.
Lake Powell: Water flows to drop 24% below normal say forecasters
A rocky start to the year has put water flows through America's second-largest reservoir on track to decline, unless significant rain and snowfall arrive soon.
Texas residents urged to stop drinking water in one county
Certain customers in the Smith Point community, in Chambers County, should boil their water before consuming it.
Donald Trump says he's sent military into California
Trump said the military had "TURNED ON THE WATER" after a series of deadly fires.