drinking water

A new federal study shows 20% of Americans, including people in the Mountain West, might be drinking water contaminated by PFAS. They’re called “forever chemicals” and have been linked to cancer and other health problems.

For the first time, the federal government is putting limits on “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the nation’s drinking water – a move that will protect communities across the Mountain West.

A new study shows that nearly half of the nation’s drinking water contains “forever chemicals” – or PFAS – that may cause cancer and other health problems. And some especially high contamination levels were detected in the Mountain West.

Though historic snowfall eased drought conditions, threats of extended dry periods don’t let up in the arid West. That’s why water managers are working on creating sustainable water supplies, including turning the water that flushes down people’s toilets into drinking water from their taps.

A new study shows that eating a single serving of freshwater fish in the U.S. can be equal to drinking a month’s worth of water laced with “forever chemicals.”

A new report reveals that 91% of the nation’s coal plants are heavily contaminating groundwater, and some of the most polluted sites are in the Mountain West.

A new study shows that a large number of Native American households in the Mountain West lack indoor plumbing.

A group of chemicals called PFAS are common in many household items, and potentially causing health problems. Monday, the EPA included them in the draft of its latest list of water contaminants, setting the groundwork for potential regulation.

A recent Reno Gazette-Journal investigation revealed that 23 of Nevada’s public water systems are non-compliant for safety standards, including three in…

The Obama administration announced plans this week to step up its oversight of state agencies in charge of drinking water. This follows revelations…