The Potomac River’s designation as America’s most endangered follows a massive sewage spill and concerns over data center growth, while new research from Rice University shows bacteria-based sensors ...

The E-Tongue is an easy-to-use device that tests for potential lead contamination in drinking water at home. Lead contamination in municipal water sources is a consistent threat to public health.

In 2023, lawmakers shifted funding away from the Iowa Water Quality Information System. A handful of Iowa counties are ...

What began as a modest school project by two curious teenagers in Bihar, eastern India, has evolved into a cutting-edge startup, using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital sensors to tackle one of ...

About 13.2 million households in the United States obtain their water from private wells, a method that offers no assurances of the water's quality. Testing private wells can be expensive and results ...

Scientists from South Korea developed a new PCR-based method for MST of human fecal matter in water in the environment and treatment plants. Applying this method could boost the detection of a greater ...

Water leaks and water damage are one of my biggest fears as a homeowner. With hardwood floors throughout my house, even a small water leak could turn into a massive repair bill and a huge ...

A cutting-edge test can now identify the source of feces faster and more accurately than previous methods. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience.

North Carolina’s Environmental Management Commission discussed a plan to address PFAS contamination in surface water during its Wednesday meeting. Officials with the North Carolina Department of ...