However, a growing body of research has found that bottled water has its own challenges — and regular tap water may be better in most situations. A recent scientific paper published in BMJ ...

A new study published in BMJ Global Health suggests that drinking tap water might be "healthier" than bottled water. The authors note that "misunderstandings about the safety and potential risks ...

Raw water advocates reject public water supplies, including tap water, because they don’t enjoy the taste or believe it’s unsafe and depleted of vital minerals. On the surface, raw water might ...

Most microplastics found in bottled and tap water samples were smaller than 20 microns (μm), according to researchers who are urging the European Union to update its recommended detection limit ...

Prior research has estimated that PFAS may be found in about 45% of US drinking water supplies. Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not regulate PFAS, though that will change ...

Nearly one-third of people across the U.S. may be exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water. Twenty-seven percent of public water systems around the U.S.—serving approximately ...

California company Spout has launched a countertop kitchen gadget that transforms humidity from the air into drinking water, drawing on technology used by NASA. The atmospheric water generator is ...

A groundbreaking study has suggested that millions of people in Britain could be at an increased risk of dementia due to drinking tap water with low mineral content. The research indicates that ...

As evacuation orders are lifted, safe drinking water should be top of mind for those residents able to return to their homes. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning ...

People in the Palisades and Eaton fire evacuation areas should use bottled water and refrain from using their tap water until further notice. The unsafe water alert and "Do Not Drink" notices ...

Not only have buildings been destroyed, but underground, melted plastic and a slurry of ash and debris threaten to end up in the maze of pipes that transport fresh drinking water, contaminating ...