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Philly-area waterways regularly test positive for bacteria: Report

Aug 12

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Puerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor says

Aug 10

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Lake Powell hits record low, threatening water supply for millions

The water level at Lake Powell, the United States' second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low, heightening concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system.

Aug 17

Lake Mead reaches lowest water level on record

Aug 7

Cyberattacks on water systems investigated in NJ amid broader concerns

Aug 6

Feds issue warning to local water systems after Minnesota incident

Jul 31

Water main break floods Los Angeles streets, creates massive sinkhole

Jul 17

NorCal woman lives to tell story after surviving sneaker wave, urges caution

Jun 23

Delaware Bay's new oil spill response boat officially christened

Jun 10

Latest Videos

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Water main break, sinkhole affecting neighborhood in Conshohocken

Feb 12

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Philadelphia police warning residents to stay off city's icy rivers

Feb 2

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Philadelphia school is bans plastic disposable water bottles

Dec 2, 2025

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Report spotlights sewage pollution in waterways around Philadelphia

Oct 27, 2025

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Fmr. Trenton Water Works employee charged with falsifying quality reports

May 13, 2025

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Bucks County residents say important questions remain unanswered following pipeline leak

Mar 12, 2025

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No jet fuel present in Lower Makefield Twp. water system, Pa. American Water says

Mar 7, 2025

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Price hike could be coming for Philadelphia Water Dept. customers

Feb 27, 2025

Latest Stories

Philadelphia police warn residents to stay off frozen waterways amid deep freeze

Philadelphia police are warning residents to stay off frozen rivers and lakes after receiving about a dozen calls in recent days about people walking on the ice.

Feb 2

How do you thaw a turkey? Here are 3 safe ways to defrost your bird for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here, and whether you plan ahead or forget to defrost the turkey, here are three ways to safely thaw the bird.

Nov 19, 2025

Report spotlights waterways with largest sewage overflows in Philadelphia and Camden area

The Penn Environment and Research Policy Center has released a new report spotlighting sewage overflow in Philadelphia.

Oct 27, 2025

Concerns over brown tap water lead to protest in South Jersey town

Residents said they don't know what else to do after complaining for years about brown tap water.

Aug 14, 2025

Flat Rock Dam project reconnects Manayunk Canal, Schuylkill River for the first time in 75 years

The new dam reconnected the Manayunk Canal and Schuylkill River for the first time in 75 years.

Jun 26, 2025