When wildfires swept through the hills near Santa Cruz, California, in 2020, they released toxic chemicals into the water supplies of at least two communities. One sample found benzene, a carcinogen, ...

Q Do harmful compounds leach into water coming through plastic pipes? I see a lot of plastic water supply pipes being used in homes these days and I’m concerned. A I’ve wondered about this too, but as ...

A landmark federal commitment to fund the elimination of a toxic national legacy—lead drinking water pipes—promises to improve the public health outlook for millions of people across the U.S. But it ...