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A new University of South Carolina study found bottled water contains dramatically fewer disinfection byproducts than tap water. The research offers reassuring news for the billions of people worldwide who choose bottled water every day.
Three award-winning Iowa corn and soy farmers are calling for government regulation of agriculture to protect water quality. These industry insiders prove conservation practices boost profits while saving the environment.
While illegal mining threatens water quality across Ghana, one organization is providing clean drinking water to over two million people in rural communities. Safe Water Network uses underground sources and pristine lake water to keep families safe.
Michigan is putting its money where its mission is, directing over half its environmental budget straight back into communities. A new interactive dashboard shows exactly where $5.2 billion in grants and loans are making real change happen.
A Hong Kong bay just earned national recognition for its pristine waters, thanks to drones, cross-border teamwork, and innovative cleanup tech. The success story shows what's possible when regions work together for the environment.
A new modular water filter system from Swiss gear maker Katadyn can transform even stagnant pond water into safe drinking water anywhere on Earth. The three-stage Explorer system is already being used by disaster relief teams and expedition professionals worldwide.
Once so polluted its rivers caught fire, Lake Erie is now getting hundreds of sensors to become the world's largest digitally connected freshwater research facility. The transformation could help solve water quality challenges around the globe.
Over 1,000 Michigan volunteers are keeping the Great Lakes state's waters pristine through monitoring, testing, and cleanup projects. Their efforts have cleaned 297 miles of streams in just four years and created one of America's richest lake health databases.
Wales is launching a major overhaul of its water system with a new regulator, upgraded infrastructure, and stricter controls on sewage pollution. The reforms aim to deliver cleaner rivers and stronger accountability after mounting public anger over water quality.
Michigan just launched its first-ever maritime strategy to create thousands of jobs while protecting the Great Lakes. The 10-year plan aims to modernize ports, grow clean energy manufacturing, and safeguard the waters that hold 21% of the world's fresh surface water.
Rand Water has finished the first phase of a massive maintenance project, restoring full capacity to major pumping stations serving millions across four provinces. The successful upgrades mark a milestone in strengthening South Africa's long-term water security.
A new survey of 464 farms in Northwest Ohio reveals that nearly all farmers are embracing conservation practices to protect soil and water quality. The results challenge common myths about agricultural runoff and show farming's environmental progress.
Three new boreholes are transforming daily life for over 40,000 residents in Ogun State, Nigeria, ending long walks for water and reducing disease risk. The Rachael Abeje Salako Memorial Foundation marked World Water Day by showcasing how simple infrastructure can change entire communities.
Governor Abba Yusuf is overhauling Kano State's failing water treatment plants to bring clean drinking water to millions. After inspecting aging facilities, he's partnering with a Chinese water infrastructure firm to end the state's persistent water shortages.
More than 50,000 people in Ghana's Eastern and Ahafo regions are waking up to clean water flowing close to home, ending dangerous daily treks to distant, unsafe sources. A partnership between World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited is transforming lives one water tank at a time.
North Chennai just completed a $3.3 million water infrastructure project that will bring improved drinking water to 70,000 residents. Three neighborhoods that struggled with water quality can now count on reliable, clean supply.
When a mobile home community lost running water over the weekend, Costco and local volunteers mobilized within hours to deliver gallons of fresh water door to door. The swift response ensured no family went without clean water while repairs are underway.
An American scientist who helped prevent waterborne disease outbreaks has won a prestigious international award for making drinking water safer worldwide. Her scientific approach now protects millions of people and helped Singapore create one of the world's most advanced water recycling systems.
Gujarat just locked in a major win for rural drinking water, signing an agreement to strengthen and sustain water systems for millions through 2028. The state already connected every rural home to tap water in 2022, and now it's making sure those taps keep flowing.
Hunters, Washington is completing a $1 million water treatment system that will slash dangerous arsenic levels by 84% and give 100% of residents safe drinking water. For years, many families had to buy bottled water just to do laundry and water their gardens.
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