Scientists have released some of the first independent test results confirming that drinking water in fire-affected areas around Altadena and Pacific Palisades is largely free of harmful contaminants, ...

California's drinking water has elevated levels of a certain contaminant found to be associated with adverse birth outcomes, causing experts to advise that safe water advisories need to be updated.

Municipalities across the U.S. have been safely adding fluoride to their tap water for decades, and reams of data prove the mineral has worked wonders in strengthening enamel and preventing tooth ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The Des Moines metro area has been experiencing the highest nitrate levels in the Des ...

Rumors have been swirling online about whether the drinking water in the Des Moines metro area is safe after Central Iowa Water Works implemented a lawn watering ban in response to high nitrate levels ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set federal limits on harmful chemicals called PFAS, commonly known as forever chemicals, in drinking water. The rule is the first of its kind in the nation ...

Low levels of nitrate in drinking water can be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a new study. The research published in PLOS Water by Jason Semprini, ...

ROAD BLOCKED AND A TOWN WITHOUT POWER. ANOTHER BIG STORY. WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE WATER. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE A NEW UPDATE ON THE NITRATE LEVEL IN OUR DRINKING WATER. CIW OR CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS ...

Is it safe to boil your water? And should you? Des Moines residents have expressed confusion on social media after updated guidelines from Central Iowa Water Works in light of high nitrate levels. A ...