Officials have begun testing water and soil after a fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.

Harmful and even cancer-causing chemicals can get into water supplies as reserves are depleted and infrastructure is damaged by fire.

Residents who live in homes built before the mid-1950s can submit a tap water sample to the City for testing, free of charge, to help determine the amount of lead in the water. Prior to the mid-1950s, ...

The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue ...

Monitoring your water quality by having it tested regularly is an important part of maintaining a safe and reliable source. Testing the water allows a knowledgeable approach to address the specific ...

If you do not monitor your water quality by having it tested at an accredited laboratory, you cannot tell whether your drinking water is safe or not. Harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses are ...

You can’t assume it is safe based on your neighbour’s water test. You can only be sure your well water is safe to drink if you get it tested regularly. Well water should be tested every six months for ...

A warmer, drier climate means wildfires are getting worse, and encroaching on cities — with devastating impact. Toxic chemicals from those burns can get into damaged drinking water systems, and even ...

As raging fires battered Los Angeles County in early 2025, critics put a spotlight on the US state of California's ...

The testing disturbs sediments in the water distribution system and often results in brown or rust-coloured water. Hydrant testing may also temporarily reduce water pressure. Your regular water ...

As of Saturday, the flames subsided, and the smoke had not been seen coming from the building on Sunday. Water testing is ...