Lead in drinking water is not visible, nor does it have a distinct taste or scent. This makes it nearly impossible to detect lead in your water source-without asking your water provider.
But it’s not the water that’s the problem. | Green Philly Blog
COVID-19 Panic-buying leads to unnecessary stockpiling of plastic water bottles. Here’s what you need to know about your tap. | Green Philly Blog
Many residents report their well water is unsafe or undrinkable. To connect to a public water supply, they must first clear several high hurdles. | WHYY
Locals worry that New York would influence how and when water is released into the river — essential to maintaining tourist-drawing recreation | The Philadelphia Inquirer
In the end, the first-ever Inquirer water taste test’s top pick surprised us all. | The Philadelphia Inquirer
We went to the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia to ask about a dozen residents what they think. | The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia’s Water Department is often held up as an urban model, especially for its storm-water protection efforts. | The Philadelphia Inquirer
The makeup of the water — it’s chemistry — comprises a complex range of minerals, metals, bacteria, naturally occurring compounds, as well as a range of chemicals produced for industry, farming, and even suburban lawn care. | The Philadelphia Inquirer