The Tijuana River runs across the US-Mexico boundary, flowing into and throughout southern California, carrying with it nutrients and contaminants throughout the estuary. In recent decades, the flows have been heavily polluted with untreated sewage from the...
On February 3rd, 2023, East Palestine was devastated by a train derailment that led to the introduction of hazardous materials into the air, soil and waterways. Around 9:00 pm, an overheated wheel bearing led to the derailment...
Researchers from the Colorado School of Mines are adding biochar to biofilters, boosting the stormwater filtering power in cities.
A nationwide look at 15 water quality constituents, by the U S Geological Survey, reveals evolving concerns in American rivers.
Research from EWG reveals how an additive risk approach similar to an air pollutant approach might be used to assess drinking water quality.
The USGS is monitoring our groundwater for hormones, pharmaceuticals, and other compounds with good news for water quality.
Research from the Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory reveals through benthic invertebrates that cleaning up after open pit mining is a measure of success.
Recent research tests the effects of multiple contaminants—two kinds of nanomaterials and nutrient pollution—on the eutrophication process in water.