If the pinkish-red color appears somewhat intimidating, it's with good reason. Steichen warns this type of phytoplankton does ...

Great Salt Lake in Utah has hit unprecedented low water levels in 2022, raising serious ecological, economic, and health concerns. The decline is driven by reduced streamflows, increased ...

Most pink eye (conjunctivitis) viruses and bacteria can live on surfaces or fabric for up to 2 days ... Cleaning clothes and bedding with hot water and detergent can ensure you don’t come ...

While some fire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry amid the extreme wildfires, people wondered if firefighters could use salt water from the ocean instead of depleting fresh water sources.

While some fire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry amid the extreme wildfires, people wondered if firefighters could use salt water from the ocean instead of depleting fresh water sources.

Salt is corrosive, and it can damage metal equipment, including critical equipment in water dumping planes and fire pumps. According to Technology.org, salt can also reduce the cooling effect of ...

The Town of Whitmire, South Carolina, has sued fabrics manufacturer Fibertex Nonwovens ... into a river the town uses as its primary source of drinking water. Takeaway: This case is one of five ...

Editor's note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people ...

A worrying study published last month in Environmental Challenges claims that nearly two-thirds of the Great Salt Lake’s shrinkage is attributable to human use of river water that otherwise ...

Bill Sullivan receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject ...

Here's what to know about using a saltwater gargle to help treat sore throat symptoms. Gargling salt water is an effective home remedy for soothing a sore throat. It might even reduce the need for ...

According to the pros, three main salts are used in salt scrubs: sea salt, Himalayan pink salt, and Epsom salt ... the eponymous Middle Eastern body of water, and tends to have one of the highest ...