Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Post-production by Zak Vitale and Craig Peterson; thanks to Jarett Loeffler.) Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita ...

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink. But concerns about aging pipes, a group of chemicals known as PFAS and taste have fueled a booming market for ...

If you’re like a majority of Americans, the water from your household tap travels through miles of aquifers, pipes, and treatment systems before landing in your glass. One of the easiest ways to boost ...

When I ask friends and family why they don’t drink tap water in LA, they give the same vague answer: It’s chlorinated, gross and probably unhealthy. For years, that explanation sufficed, so I did what ...

Tap water in the US is generally safe, but in certain areas it can have a funky taste. Tap water can also contain traces of pesticides, VOCs, lead, and dirt, all of which you don’t want to ingest no ...

Drinking tap water should be safe, affordable, and taste good. Follow our guide to check your tap water quality and find the best filtration system for you. This guide has been updated with new ...

The reason people in Silicon Valley are spending $36 for 2.5 gallons of unfiltered raw water in shapely glass bottles is fear, but not of contracting a waterborne disease like cholera. The raw-water ...

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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. ...