water

Midwestern lakes have become a hotbed of toxic algae blooms, largely caused by agricultural runoff. Without regular testing, visitors to lakes in many states have no idea what they're getting into.

Do you know what's in your drinking water? Depending on where you live, you could be ingesting contaminants linked to cancer, brain damage, and other…

The medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma is booming, but some utility providers struggle to keep up with the growing need for water and…

Macomb gets 60% - 70% of its water from Spring Lake. The rest comes from a deep well. But the city administration is planning for some changes.City…

Most of us expect water to run freely from our faucets without disruption. Pay your bill, and the water flows. But for some Galesburg residents, keeping…

Galesburg has completed the latest round of testing for the presence of lead in drinking water. The city said the results show its prevention efforts are…

A new report suggests the Environmental Protection Agency should consider lowering the legal limit in drinking water for nitrates, a chemical often...

Galesburg aldermen approved a contract with J.C. Dillon of Peoria for $1.7 million to do the first phase of a lead water service line replacement program.…

A proposal that would jumpstart the chicken business in one Midwestern state has some residents concerned about the potential impact on the environment.…

With the legal battle raging over the implementation of controversial Obama Administration clean water rules, the next president will likely face the…