What Makes Blue-Green Algae Dangerous?—Speaking of Chemistry

Blue energy: How mixing water can create electricity

The intriguing chemistry that occurs where rivers meet the sea could power our homes and much more, says Phillip Ball.

Why You and Your Dog Should Steer Clear of Blue-Green Algae

Blue-green algae in lakes can be fatal to dogs that ingest it while playing in the water.

Blue-Green Algae: How to Stay Safe by the Water

Hot, dry and still conditions on bodies of fresh water with high concentrations of phosphorous and nitrogen can spur blooms of toxic blue green algae.

Can You Get At Least 10 Questions Right In This High School Chemistry Exam?

Why Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' Are Still Allowed in America's Drinking Water

In this special report, Consumer Reports looks at why dangerous 'forever chemicals' are still allowed in America's drinking water and explains how you can protect yourself.

What Is the 'Raw Water' Trend and Why Is It Dangerous?

Raw water may be the latest trend, but experts say the risks of drinking the unfiltered, untreated water outweigh any potential benefits.

Exploring Water Filtration Options {which water filter is right for you?}

If tap water is likely full of dangerous, cancer- and birth defect-causing chemicals and bottled water is nothing more than tap water with a fancy label, what other options do we have? I'm glad you asked! Home water filtration is tricky business, and no one wants to waste their money on expensive filtration systems that don't actually work or that may be harmful. Here are your options, from worst to best.

FAQ: Why Are My Faucets Turning Green?

If your faucets or other plumbing piping is turning green, it's time to check your water quality. A local Coventry CT water specialist can help.

Grow It Green: Adding fish to water garden ponds

Emma Urler, with the UNH Cooperative Extension, joins to discuss adding fish to your water garden ponds.

How an upstream ditch limits downstream algae

Digging the right kind of ditch to drain farm fields can improve water quality hundreds of miles away.

How Water’s Chemistry Helps Make Life on Earth Possible

Water possesses many unique properties that appear finely tuned to allow for life on Earth.

How Safe Is Our Drinking Water?

People looking for cleaner drinking water have some ways to reduce their exposure to dangerous contaminants. (See “How to Test and Treat Your Drinking Water.”) However, consumer advocates say that fixing the problem should not be a matter for consumers. “Americans should be bogged down in bureaucracy and forced to make significant investments to get […]

Why is the Earth blue?

The Earth has been blue for over 4 billion years because of the liquid water on its surface.

Ammonia And Nitrates--How They Affect Pool Water Chemistry

Ammonia is a colorless strongly alkaline gas with a very familiar pungent odor. The first complex molecule discovered in space in the galactic dust clouds of the Milky Way. It also makes up the rings of the planet

How dangerous is raw water?

Is Lake O water ‘toxic’? Why so much algae? Straight talk from experts

Lake Okeechobee may not be "toxic" but it has too much phosphorous and nitrogen, which can lead to algae blooms.