Manganese risk in groundwater affects 200 million people, study shows

Study Finds Manganese Balance is Crucial for Lyme Disease Bacterium Survival

A new study reveals that the Lyme disease bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi relies on manganese as a 'double-edged sword' - the bacteria need m

Microplastic contamination in the Great Lakes threatens drinking water and fish supplies for millions

The Great Lakes, which provide drinking water to over 40 million people in the U.S. and Canada, are contaminated with microplastics containi

Global Study Warns of Alarming Freshwater Loss Due to Climate Change and Human Activity

A new study led by Arizona State University, published in Science Advances, reveals alarming freshwater loss across Earth's continents since

Elevated Chromium-6 Detected in Coachella Valley Drinking Water Exceeds Strict New California Limits

Study finds elevated metal contamination in waters downstream of lithium mining sites decades after operations cease

Lithium mining, driven by demand for clean energy batteries, raises environmental concerns about water quality. Researchers found elevated l

French Villages Facing Drinking Water Crisis Due to PFAS Pollution

Nearly 3,500 residents in 16 French villages are unable to drink tap water due to PFAS pollution, leading to a rush for bottled water.