Bleach Add a teaspoon of unscented household bleach (5 millilitres of a 3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution) to 25 litres of ...

Mark Patrick Taylor is a full-time employee of EPA Victoria, appointed to the statutory role of Chief Environmental Scientist. He is also an Honorary Professor at Macquarie University. EPA Victoria ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Access to clean water should be a guarantee, yet the United Nations ...

In other natural disasters like floods or earthquakes, city officials may recommend boiling water before using. Breaking of pipes or inundation in those situations might introduce harmful bacteria or ...

You're not alone if you have questions about fluoride in your water supply. We reached out to experts to get answers. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, ...

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 ...

If your home uses well water, you might assume it's pure because it comes from deep underground, but that's not always the case. It's different from city water, which is treated and tested regularly ...

Share on Pinterest Health agencies and experts recommend fluoride in drinking water at low levels (currently 0.7 mg/L in the U.S.) to promote dental health. LukaTDB/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert F ...

The latest data on water scarcity shows persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind. A look at what UNICEF is doing to improve access to safe, clean water for children and ...

Drinking water in India comes largely from groundwater (via hand pumps, tube wells, borewells and dug wells) and surface sources such as rivers, ponds, lakes and streams. According to the National ...

One essential safety tip many forget is checking whether tap water is safe to drink. After all, you wouldn’t want to ruin your trip for a silly mistake that will give you trouble. If you are traveling ...