A new study published in BMJ Global Health suggests that drinking tap water might be "healthier" than bottled water. The authors note that "misunderstandings about the safety and potential risks ...

Tap water is not sterile, and using it in home medical devices can result in serious and even deadly infections. But in a study published Wednesday in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases ...

“We have one of the most advanced water systems in the world, but untreated tap water is not the best choice for some,” she explained. While it may be safe to drink when you’re ...

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers temporarily switches disinfectants used to clean the water distribution system served by the Washington Aqueduct every spring. The chlorine flush can give tap water ...

Four reported using unsterilized tap water and one used sterile water, but then immersed their rinsing device in unsterilized tap water. The type of water used in the other cases wasn’t known.

People in the Palisades and Eaton fire evacuation areas should use bottled water and refrain from using their tap water until further notice. The unsafe water alert and "Do Not Drink" notices ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Texas woman died after using tap water from her RV to rinse her sinuses, and health officials say a rare, brain-eating amoeba was to blame. The 71-year-old developed symptoms ...

Arlington County’s water pipes are receiving their annual cleaning starting next week, bringing temporary changes to tap water’s taste and odor. Starting Monday and continuing through May 5 ...