Water Contaminants

Microplastics in Drinking Water: An Invisible Threat with Growing Consequences
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jamie Alan · 1/30/2026

Microplastics in Drinking Water: An Invisible Threat with Growing Consequences

Microplastics have rapidly shifted from an obscure scientific topic of interest to a defining environmental and public health concern. While microplastics were once believed to be confined to oceans and landfills, these tiny particles are found in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. As research accelerates, so does public awareness. According to the 2025 Waterdrop Annual Water Survey, microplastics have now become the most feared water contaminant among US consumers, surpassing other hazardous contaminants such as lead and PFAS.  

Lead in Our Water: Risks, Realities, and Removal | Expert Opinion
Water Contaminants · by Derek B. Davis · 11/27/2025

Lead in Our Water: Risks, Realities, and Removal | Expert Opinion

Humans and lead have a complicated relationship. For thousands of years, people have used lead in construction, cosmetics, and countless other products. Lead has shaped the world we know. Lead is still used today in car batteries, belts that help deep-sea divers submerge, and vests that protect dental patients from excess X-ray exposure. This metal has truly remarkable properties that have kept it useful throughout history, specifically its low cost, low melting point, and high malleability.

Microplastics in Drinking Water: What You Should Know | Expert Insight
Water Contaminants · by Katherine Bucko · 11/27/2025

Microplastics in Drinking Water: What You Should Know | Expert Insight

Microplastics are an emerging issue and are commonly discussed among the health, regulatory and scientific communities. They are recognized as a harmful and widespread pollutant with potential, long-term impacts to both natural ecosystems and human health. Virtually unavoidable, microplastics have been detected in the depths of the ocean, our food and water, and even indoor air.

5 Surprising Contaminants Found in Your Tap Water: How to Remove Them
Water Contaminants · by Katherine Bucko · 10/11/2025

5 Surprising Contaminants Found in Your Tap Water: How to Remove Them

As an environmental policy advisor, I’ve worked on groundwater quality regulations. This experience has given me immense trust in our municipal water systems as I’ve gained the knowledge of just how heavily monitored our drinking water systems can be. Relying on tap water has many benefits. For those of us who are environmentally conscious, tap water reduces our environmental footprint and our contribution to plastic waste by reducing reliance on bottled water. Not to mention, it’s free!