Water contamination & quality stories

Jul 24, 2026

Toxic algae blooms prompt health warnings across multiple U.S. states and Northern Ireland

Health officials across North Dakota, Florida, Massachusetts, California, and Northern Ireland have issued warnings about harmful blue-green algae blooms in lakes and rivers, with at least one dog death reported in California's Eel River. The outbreaks are linked to hot weather, low water levels, and water quality issues.

Jul 24, 20268 sources

Apr 20, 2026

Common Plant Shows Promise for Removing Microplastics From Drinking Water

Extract from seeds of the moringa plant can effectively bind and remove microplastics from water, matching or even outperforming conventional chemical treatments, offering a low cost natural solution for cleaner drinking water, especially in small or resource limited communities.

Apr 20, 20263 sources

Apr 3, 2026

EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Contaminant Study List

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated microplastics as a potential drinking water contaminant requiring study, marking a significant regulatory step seen as appealing to the MAHA movement's focus on environmental health concerns.

Apr 3, 20261 source