Scientists are launching an investigation into antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as "superbugs", by gathering data from surfers' rectums.

The Government is to consider a new lead strategy for drinking water.

Tap water polluted with faecal matter could be the cause of mystery stomach problems, according to new research.

The Society of Pollution and Environmental Conservation Scientists (SPECS) has undertaken the water quality testing campaign in Dehradun for the 17th year in a row.

Fracking for shale oil and gas has not led to widespread pollution of drinking water, a U.S.

Take an African scientist and an African engineer and ask them to find a solution to water-borne problems that impact on 783 million people, and cause 443 million ‘lost school days a year’ due to d

Despite various efforts of the government to depollute rivers across the country, water was found unsafe for drinking without treatment, according to a survey conducted by a green advocacy body.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (Local Government Division) Minister Syed Ashraful Islam has said around 97% people in the country have now come under sanitation coverage.

SINGAPORE — They call it "NEWwater" but it's just the opposite: recycled sewage water packed in clear plastic bottles, ready for drinking.

A water filter which absorbs anything from copper and fluoride to bacteria, viruses and pesticides has won a prestigious African innovation prize.