The Associated Press’ reporting on the vulnerabilities of private water well owners to contamination by harmful forever ...

The roughly 40 million Americans who get drinking water from wells are at particular risk when harmful forever chemicals contaminate the supply.

Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant ...

ST. PAULS — The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) recently sent Robeson County a letter of intent to file suit against the county for violations of the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation ...

Testing shows detectable levels of PFAS contamination in stretches of the Mississippi River. Studies have even found "forever chemicals" in fish. Iowa cities are receiving significant settlements from ...

SB 1230 sets a July 1, 2028, deadline to ban the possession and use of the toxic firefighting foam containing PFAS in Florida ...

Beach season is almost is our rear view, but a number of beaches across the U.S. are closing a little early this year. The reason? High levels of fecal contamination in the water. Beaches along the ...

Families in Londonderry are still using bottled water. That could change soon, with new plans to expand public connections.

Federal environmental officials are moving to address drinking water contamination in Palmerton, where a decades-old industrial site has been identified as a likely source of harmful chemical ...

What do microplastics, water color, and satellites have in common? Dr. Karl Kaiser, professor of marine and coastal ...