With communities across Northern California expected to see rising temperatures, you may be tempted to take a dip in a local river, lake or stream. Resist that urge, experts say. Local waterways are ...

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Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways. By Brad Plumer Last year, ...

Aging lead-pipe drinking water systems, along with the public health measures implemented to reduce their risks, are reshaping the chemistry and health of nearby urban streams. New research from ...

Aging lead-pipe drinking water systems, along with the public health measures implemented to reduce their risks, are reshaping the chemistry and health of nearby urban streams. New research from ...