Environmental Risks Articles

Learn how pesticides from golf courses can reach groundwater, what research says about health risks, and how to test your tap water for safety.

Learn what “parasites” really mean in water, where they’re found, and why treated tap water is rarely a source of infection.

The basics of where your water comes from—from groundwater and surfacewater to rainwater supplies—along with pollution risks

Spring water is groundwater that naturally flows to the surface. The best way to tell if spring water is safe to drink is to test it. Find out how and...

Is water safe to drink after a wildfire? Understand the risks of VOC contamination and testing methods to protect your drinking water after a wildfire.

If you live near agriculture, should you be worried about your drinking water? We’ll explore contaminant risks as well as how to best test and treat well water.

Read this guide to learn about the different types of recreational water bodies, the potential contaminants, and what to look out for.

Learn how floods can contaminate your drinking water with chemicals, sewage, and bacteria — and discover how to protect your water supply after a flood.