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N.J. officials say EPA is helping to test for lead in Newark's water

By David Porter, Associated Press

New Jersey authorities said Wednesday they're working with federal officials to determine how widespread lead in Newark's drinking water might be, as the city handed out bottled water to residents for the third day in a row.

How scientists are harvesting fog to secure the world's water supply

By John Yang, Sam Lane

The global water supply is constantly and increasingly threatened by climate change, overconsumption and poor management, among other forces. In an effort to bolster it, scientists around the world are leveraging familiar scientific principles with modern technology to capture water…

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How these water fleas could save your water quality — and your life

By Vicky Stein

On this Earth Day 2019, we celebrate water fleas and ecologist Meghan Duffy. Duffy studies how these water fleas maintain healthy waterways and fight deadly diseases.

Will the West's 'Great River' run dry?

By Jim Robbins, Yale Environment 360

As the Southwest faces rapid growth and unrelenting drought, the Colorado River is in crisis. Now those who depend on the river must confront the hard reality that their supply of Colorado water may be cut off.

Congress approves massive water-projects bill

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Lawmakers from both parties hailed the measure, which they said will create jobs and help communities across the country fix irrigation systems, maintain dams and reduce flooding.

Watchdog calls on EPA to strengthen oversight of state water systems after Flint crisis

By Associated Press

The EPA's Office of Inspector General says in a report that the agency must take steps now to be able to react more quickly in times of public health emergencies.

Pruitt says dealing with water contaminants a 'national priority'

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency chief drew questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers last week after emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed an unidentified White House official calling a pending federal toxicological report on the chemical a "potential…

A poem for Flint, four years after the water crisis began

By Jennifer Hijazi

Tarfia Faizullah's poem “I Told the Water” brings water to life and unpacks its role in our lives -- as mirror, life-giver and sometimes a villain.

Denver nonprofit quenches a community's thirst for clean, reliable water

By Larisa Epatko

Water For People, a Denver-based nonprofit, is helping communities in Bolivia and other countries get drinking water and sanitation services for everybody.

Water fight between Florida, Georgia lands at Supreme Court

By Gary Fineout and Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court hears argument Monday in the long-running dispute between Florida and neighboring Georgia over the flow of water in the Apalachicola River.