An expert from Rice University's WaTER Institute outlines what we know about the safety of Houston's tap water compared to bottle water.

Brunswick County Public Utilities staff repaired a damaged sewer tap gate valve after it failed on Wednesday, discharging more than 30,000 gallons of untreated wastewater that reached the Little ...

The global water crisis affects everyone – but not equally. Where people lack safe drinking water and sanitation close to home, inequalities flourish, with women and girls bearing the brunt. They ...

Staying hydrated when you travel can be a challenge, particularly in places where tap water is unsafe or unavailable. Rather than reaching for a single-use plastic bottle and contributing to the world ...

A spokesperson for the Sewerage & Water Board said the cause of the break is still unknown, but was likely due to freezing weather.

Water supports major body functions like temperature control, saliva production, joint cushioning, digestion, and waste removal through sweat, urine, and bowel movements. Most people meet hydration ...

India, Jan. 11 -- Potable (drinkable) water implies it meets regulatory health guidelines for drinking, and can be used for cooking, brushing teeth, bathing, and food preparation. It can contain ...

Last week, Pasadena Water and Power issued a “Do Not Drink” notice to about a third of its customers for the first time since it began distributing water more than a century ago. Wildfires can ...

It’s hard to overstate the importance of avoiding dehydration. After all, water is involved in almost all of your body’s processes — including digestion, breathing, sweating, and brain function, per ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...