Fires November 7, 2023 Boat captain found guilty for 2019 California boat tragedy that killed 34 The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 34 people in 2019, was convicted of gross negligence on Monday.
Health November 4, 2023 Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to her seizure: So how much is too much? Brooke Shields shared that she had a “grand mal seizure," which she attributed to drinking too much water. Here's what to know about the potentially adverse effects.
Wisconsin November 3, 2023 PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in 71% of Wisconsin's shallow, private wells 71% of water samples from hundreds of Wisconsin's private wells were found to be contaminated by PFAS chemicals, according to a state survey.
U.S. Virgin Islands November 1, 2023 Virgin Islands declares state of emergency over contaminated water on St. Croix Democratic Gov. Albert Bryan of the U.S. Virgin Islands signed an emergency declaration over lead- and copper-contaminated water on the island of St. Croix.
Michigan October 31, 2023 EPA announces plan to bolster drinking water lead regulations The Environmental Protection Agency has plans to strengthen drinking water lead regulations and tighten a rule that failed to prevent crises in cities like Flint, Michigan.
U.S. Virgin Islands October 27, 2023 Virgin Islands officials warn of lead, copper-contaminated water on St. Croix The U.S. Virgin Islands' government warned Friday against consumption of lead-and copper-contaminated tap water on the island of St. Croix.
Environment October 25, 2023 Biden admin greenlights plan to reduce western states' vital water supply: 'Equitable future' The Department of the Interior unveiled a proposal Wednesday that would conserve roughly 978 billion gallons of water for Western states in coming years.
Wisconsin October 23, 2023 Wisconsin allocates $402M to combat PFAS, other water pollutants Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is allocating over $402 million toward assisting 106 municipalities in improving water infrastructure.
New York October 20, 2023 Large water main break repaired in upstate New York A major water main break in Watertown, New York, which saw the rupture of a 12-foot-long piece of piping at the city's treatment plant, has been repaired.
VIDEO October 19, 2023 Group of 'witches' paddle across lake in odd moment caught on camera The inaugural Water Watch Coven took place in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, where paddleboarders were dressed up as witches. A bystander said some even had cats and brooms on the paddles. See the spooky moment!
LIFESTYLE October 16, 2023 Underwater photography competition crowns winners among 1,600 photos: See a 3-headed eel pic and more An underwater photography contest announced the winners after over 1,600 stunning images were submitted. See some of the photos that earned a gold prize.