Tag: water quality

Scientists celebrate birth of animal centuries after species was hunted to extinction — here's why it matters

A family of "river anarchists" is thriving after being reintroduced to an area following 400 years away, making their mark in just one...

15,000-gallon sewage leak triggers closures at two L.A. County beaches

Parts of Venice Beach and Dockweiler State Beach are closed after 15,000 gallons of sewage leaked into the ocean near Marina del...

How to best filter your L.A. tap water based on your ZIP Code

Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list....

Sewage, algae blooms, flesh-eating bacteria: Is this water safe to swim in? How to know

Staying safe while swimming in New York this summer may be more complicated than you think.That's because the stakes of deciding where —...