Almost half of all tap water in the U.S. contains the toxic class of chemicals PFAS, with a significant concentration on the East Coast, according to a recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey.

When we asked the ocean to suggest water filter pitchers it just waved, so here are our carefully researched picks. By Heather Kuldell-Ware Published Oct 17, 2023 4:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from ...

All sorts of nasties—lead, mercury, radium, nitrates, norovirus, agricultural runoff, PFAS, and more—can lurk in your water. No surprise, then, that about 40% of U.S. homes filter theirs. But the ...

There’s a good chance that “forever chemicals”—the toxic compounds known as PFAS—are in your drinking water. A recent government study suggests that nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. is ...

If you’re concerned about what’s really lurking in your tap water—for whatever reason—a water filter pitcher can go a long way in making it cleaner (not to mention better-tasting). But the best water ...

Staying hydrated should never fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Compared to plastic water bottles, water filter pitchers are a less wasteful way to drink clean H2O as well as save money. I spoke ...

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Lead, bacteria and PFAS are among the contaminants cropping up in drinking water. Credit...Thea Traff for The New York Times Supported by By Dana G. Smith Over the past few years, water safety crises ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

You might say PFAS just won’t go away. They’ve been linked to health concerns, including cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, fertility problems, and immune system disorders, as well as increased ...