Watershed

A naturally formed island in New Jersey’s Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge has provided a haven for migratory birds. Now, the site is being proposed for federal protection.

Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.

Environmental groups are petitioning the EPA to take a stronger stance on chemical discharges.

Many who speak languages other than English struggled to find accurate information during the city’s recent water emergency. City leaders believe a new plan could change that.

Over a week after a chemical spill threatened to pollute Philly’s drinking water, the city confirms the chemicals have not been found in the water.

Residents in East Palestine, Ohio worry about the health impacts of vinyl chloride exposure. A similar accident occurred about 10 years ago in Paulsboro, N.J.

A chemical spill endangered Philly’s biggest drinking water plant. Sea level rise combined with a drought could push salt toward that same facility.

The contamination threat is the latest in a series of disasters that underscore the need for infrastructure investments.

More than 100 samples of water have been taken in 12 locations in the river, outside the plant, and in the raw water storage basin.

Events like the Bucks County chemical spill are relatively frequent, as notable spikes amid the regular churn of water pollution.

Public health experts say Philadelphia’s communication following the Delaware River chemical spill was flawed.

Philadelphia officials gave the all-clear Tuesday, after analyzing over 100 samples of water they feared could be affected by a chemical spill.

“Without the pandemic it probably would’ve been a bigger shock.”

Home pitchers aren’t designed to remove these materials — but that doesn’t mean they don’t.

Officials say the city’s tap water is safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. They expect the contamination to clear by Thursday.