Fifty years ago, Consumer Reports published a groundbreaking investigation into the nation’s drinking water. The report was titled “Is the Water Safe to Drink?” (Download a PDF of this three-part ...

Companies that produce and discharge pollutants are subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight under the Clean Water Act. The EPA routinely conducts inspections focused on federal ...

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Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside. There were so many more pressing tasks to complete. “Oh, it’s fine,” I thought. ...

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