Troubled Thames Water risked a new public backlash today when it emerged that its boss received a package worth more than £1 million last year despite a huge loss and a surge in pollution incidents.

The Trump administration says that it plans to delay and potentially loosen water pollution rules for coal-fired power plants. In a press release, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Mon… ...

Polk County report: Majority of central Iowa water pollution tied to farming The nitrate levels in central Iowa are among the highest in the US and routinely exceed the health-based drinking water ...

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water.

Abandoned coal mines had left waterways acidic and rusty orange. Local residents are cleaning them up, and recovering valuable minerals in the process.

The good news is that water quality about 100 yards on either side of the Santa Monica Pier is much better. A sign on a Santa Monica Beach warns of water contamination.

Electrochemically converting the nitrate found in contaminated water into ammonia offers a potentially environmentally friendly solution for both water treatment and developing fossil-free ...

Treatment facilities continue to produce water safe for drinking. Rumors contrary to that are untrue, local water officials say.

Discover how Sysuimicrobiota microbes in soil can aid in pollution cleanup and water purification, offering hope for a healthier planet.

Justice & Health Pollution, Not Drought, Prompts Lawn-Watering Ban in Des Moines It’s a first for the Central Iowa Water Works, which is worried about maintaining compliance with EPA nitrate ...

The study, published in Nature, highlights how changes in air pollution alter key chemical processes that determine the lifetime of methane—a potent greenhouse gas.

A volunteer group is testing the Shark River to look for sources of bacteria pollution. Armed with info, they hope to restore the river's health.