Illinois American Water said more than 10% of samples from the second half of 2025 exceeded 15 parts per billion for lead.

When reports of contaminated drinking water emerge — especially when it’s close to home, like lead being detected at UNC-Chapel Hill — it can be concerning. You may worry about the water in your own ...

The City of Underwood remains under a do-not-use water advisory and a state of emergency after a water main break contaminated the community’s water system earlier this week. The city is now ...