drinking water

The Obama administration said Monday it would keep a closer watch on state agencies in charge of drinking water safety, urging them to prevent more cases such as Flint, Michigan, where the system has been tainted with lead.

A chemical that's been used in the production of non-stick cookware, stain-proof fabric and waterproof clothing, has no business being in our water supply, but it's there, and there are currently no strict rules limiting its occurrence in drinking water.

Preliminary votes on the overall energy bill are expected as soon as Thursday as the Senate debates the first comprehensive energy legislation in nine years.

A former prosecutor and a retired head of the Detroit FBI will play key roles in an investigation into Flint's water crisis as part of an effort to seek answers and prevent potential conflicts of interest in the ongoing probe, Michigan's attorney general announced Monday.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder responded Monday to criticism from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during the Democratic debates for his handling of Flint's water emergency, saying Clinton is making it a political issue.

Drinking water for 117 million Americans will be protected under new rules shielding small streams, tributaries and wetlands from pollution and development, the Obama administration said Wednesday.

New Jersey benefits from an adequate supply of drinking water in most parts of the state, and drought concerns are few and far between, but according to environmental advocates in New Jersey, the overall picture for drinking water isn't so pretty.

Following a brutal winter in New Jersey, many residents may be noticing a salty kick to their drinking water.

More than 2 and a half million dollars will be used to improve and maintain clean water systems in two South Jersey communities.