Drinking Water Quality

Lead from old pipes, uranium from bedrock, PFAS from industry — what actually comes out of your tap and when a test is worth it.

Lead in Drinking Water: The Legacy America Is Finally Digging Up

Lead pipes were installed until 1986 and harm children most. How to spot them, what the new EPA rules mean, and what helps immediately.

PFAS in Drinking Water: What's Behind the 'Forever Chemicals'

The EPA has set the first federal PFAS limits, and Europe follows in 2026. Where the chemicals come from, how worried to be, and which filters actually work.

Testing Your Tap Water: When It's Worth It — and When You Can Save the Money

Municipal water is tightly regulated. Still, there are four good reasons to test your own tap — and one crucial blind spot.

Uranium and Radon in Drinking Water: When the Bedrock Drinks Along

In some regions, water dissolves uranium and radon out of the ground. Who can be affected, which limits apply — and why well owners should look closer.