Florida’s natural world is a mix of rivers, beaches and forests that many people love. Those habitats are home to animals like manatees, sea turtles and panthers that have lived here for centuries. When these creatures are safe, the places they live stay healthy and people can enjoy them in their fr
A new system has been set up to tell the difference between pollution that comes from a city and pollution that comes from farms or factories. The idea is to help people fix the river faster by knowing exactly where bad water is coming from. The project was tested on the Sile River in Treviso,
Flathead Lake is famous for its clear water, and that clarity comes from careful choices made by people over many years. Those decisions were based on old knowledge, modern science and solid rules, because once water gets dirty it is hard to clean up again. Even though more people are moving into t
Most people notice old iron pipes in their water system only when the water turns yellow or rusty. What they don’t see are the invisible side effects. Scientists recently traced how these aging cast iron pipes could be quietly creating extra chemicals in drinking water, ones we don’t even test for r
Pinewood Springs, a small town near Estes Park, has struggled with its water supply for decades. The local water district, which serves about 750 residents, has not fixed its aging pipes for a long time. As a result, the water that comes out of many homes is discolored and sometimes leaves sludge be
In many poor and middle‑income places, getting clean water is a daily battle. A recent study looked at four remote villages in Barbaza, Antique. The researchers collected 232 water samples from taps, bottles and wells. They tested each sample for temperature, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS
Idaho is making big moves to protect its water. The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is leading the charge. It's giving out over $580, 000 to fund eight research projects. These projects are happening at the state's public universities. They aim to tackle Idaho's water problems head-
America's factory farms, or CAFOs, produce a staggering amount of waste. This waste often ends up in our rivers and lakes, making them unsafe for swimming or fishing. The problem is that these farms are not held to the same environmental standards as other industries. Unlike factories, they don't ha
In Brunswick, Georgia, a unique team of local leaders, including pastors and officials, teamed up with scientists to tackle a pressing issue: keeping the city's water safe. This wasn't just another environmental project. It was a grassroots effort that earned national recognition. The group, known
Pesticides are often used together in farms, but what happens when they mix in water? Two chemicals, imidacloprid and glufosinate-ammonium, are often found together in water. Scientists wanted to see how these two chemicals affect plants and tiny life forms in water. They did a 24-day experiment wit
