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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fear of toxic discharges into drinking water

Authorities warn that planned construction near Gjersjøen in Nordre Follo may lead to toxic chemical leaks into the local drinking water supply.

Feb 27 • 07:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa delivers drinking water project during visit to Buena Fe

President Daniel Noboa inaugurated a drinking water project in Buena Fe, enhancing local water quality and availability.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Doctor says simple morning drink could help with weight loss

A doctor suggests that drinking warm water first thing in the morning can aid digestion and support weight loss.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Drinking Water: Justice "annuls the procedure" for awarding a market in Île-de-France to Suez

A French court has annulled the procedure for awarding a drinking water contract to Suez, citing violations of candidate equality that potentially harmed Veolia.

Feb 24 • 16:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Human Rights Commission to Investigate Seshego Water Crisis

The Human Rights Commission in Limpopo is set to investigate a complaint from Seshego residents regarding the Polokwane Municipality's failure to provide clean drinking water, which has resulted in health issues.

Feb 23 • 16:06 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It Takes Little to Contaminate the Drinking Water of the Capital Region

The article discusses how easily the drinking water supply in the capital region of Iceland can be contaminated.

Feb 23 • 07:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tammy Shipley drank 67 glasses of water before her death in custody from water intoxication, inquest hears

Tammy Shipley died in custody from water intoxication after drinking 67 cups of water in a short period, an inquest revealed.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Seven benefits of drinking lemon water on an empty stomach

Experts agree on the health benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning, although evidence supporting its weight loss claims is limited.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

They affirm that Nahuel Gallo is on a total hunger strike: he is neither eating nor drinking water

Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarme detained in Venezuela, is reportedly on a hunger strike along with over 200 political prisoners.

Feb 22 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pigs' poop and pee can become drinking water (and even beer) with treatment system; understand

A new treatment system transforms pig waste into drinkable water, and even beer, showcasing its potential to prevent pollution and conserve water.

Feb 22 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What Really Happens to Your Body if You Drink a Glass of Warm Water with a Pinch of Salt on an Empty Stomach

A popular health trend of drinking warm water with a pinch of salt in the morning is debated by experts who warn of potential cardiovascular risks and lack of scientific backing.

Feb 21 • 18:41 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament

Indigenous leaders in Canada are preparing to engage with a new federal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney to address their priorities for self-government and access to clean drinking water.

Feb 21 • 16:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Limnos: Water in Myrina is unsuitable for drinking

Due to severe weather events, the municipality of Limnos has declared the drinking water in Myrina to be unsafe for consumption.

Feb 21 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Limnos: Images of destruction from the bad weather, water unsuitable for drinking

Limnos is recovering from severe weather damage, leaving many businesses flooded and water sources contaminated.

Feb 21 • 11:34 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Four parties propose a ban on pesticides

Four Danish political parties have proposed a parliamentary decision to implement a nationwide ban on pesticide use in vulnerable groundwater areas due to concerns about the contamination of drinking water.

Feb 21 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More than half of municipalities in Santa Catarina have traces of pesticides in drinking water

A report from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina indicated that 52% of the state's municipalities have traces of pesticides in their drinking water, raising concerns about long-term health risks despite being within legal limits.

Feb 20 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Three decades in the service of clean water and people in Estonia

The EY Estonia Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 gala celebrated Christina Jörg for her three decades of dedication to ensuring access to clean drinking water for Estonian citizens.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Report identifies pesticides in drinking water in over 150 cities in SC; see which were found

A report from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina revealed the presence of pesticides in drinking water across 155 municipalities.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Residents told not to drink tap water in flood-hit western France

Residents in western France have been advised against drinking tap water due to contamination risks following severe flooding in the area.

Feb 19 • 13:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

More than 80,000 Acapulco residents still without drinking water after January earthquake in San Marcos

Over 80,000 residents of Acapulco are still lacking access to drinking water nearly two months after the earthquake in San Marcos, Guerrero.

Feb 19 • 01:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Why residents of a historical building have been living without water for 3 weeks and go to the toilet 'around the corner'

Residents of Matīsa Street 89A in Latvia have spent nearly three weeks without drinking water and sewage due to frozen pipes, raising serious health concerns.

Feb 18 • 22:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter 'jokes' cause despair: homes without water, a fountain in the middle of the street, traffic restrictions

Due to cold weather, the Vilkaviškis district in Lithuania faces significant water supply issues, prompting emergency measures to provide drinking water to residents.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Man charged with sabotage against the water plant in Västerås

A man has been charged with sabotage after causing a critical failure in the electrical system of a water plant in Västerås, leading to a halt in the production of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Buildings: how often should water tanks be cleaned and what risks arise from not doing so

The article discusses the importance of regularly cleaning water tanks in apartment buildings in Argentina to prevent contamination of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Does drinking hot water really help with weight loss, improving skin, or calming colicky pain? This is what science says

The article investigates the popular claim that drinking hot water aids in weight loss and improves skin health, concluding that scientific evidence does not support these benefits beyond hydration.

Feb 15 • 17:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Europe – Almost on a Ticking Bomb: The Situation is Not Encouraging in Lithuania

Lithuania faces serious threats from landfills situated in flood-prone areas, impacting drinking water and protected territories, as reported by a comprehensive landfill map.

Feb 15 • 13:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gloss: The Light of the Day: Rubio's 'Water-Gate' and German Beer

The article reflects on Marco Rubio's infamous water-drinking incident during a response to President Obama's State of the Union address, suggesting it may have impacted his political future.

Feb 15 • 12:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Lidl worker sacked for drinking 17p bottle of water after feeling 'dehydrated at checkout'

A Lidl employee was dismissed for drinking a bottle of water worth 17p that he did not pay for, with an employment tribunal ruling against his unfair dismissal claim.

Feb 14 • 03:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Louise Wang, gastroenterologist from Yale: Is it true that drinking hot water improves digestion?

Yale gastroenterologist Louise Wang evaluates the belief that drinking hot water aids digestion, concluding that scientific evidence does not support this claim.

Feb 14 • 01:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A nutritionist assured that drinking a glass of water before going to bed is contraindicated

Nutritionist Ana Chezzi suggests that drinking a glass of water before bedtime is not advisable as it may interfere with digestion and sleep.

Feb 13 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When a leopard and a black panther were seen drinking water together, the video crossed 10 million views

A rare encounter between a leopard and a black panther drinking water together has gone viral, amassing over 10 million views.

Feb 13 • 09:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What happened? Ma Nena, the adorable grandmother who gained popularity on TikTok for saying she was drinking water and coffee

Ma Nena, a popular TikTok grandmother who charmed many with her sweet videos, has passed away at the age of 97.

Feb 12 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Residents gather by the river to see the jaguar 'drinking water' during the flood in MT

Residents in Barra do Garças, Brazil, gather annually to witness the illusion of a jaguar drinking water from the Araguaia River as the floodwaters rise.

Feb 12 • 19:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hobart's drinking water free from antibiotics, water utility says

TasWater assures that Hobart's drinking water is free from antibiotics following a salmon disease outbreak and that there is no health risk to the public.

Feb 12 • 18:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Displacement Camps in Gaza Lack Basic Living Essentials

Displacement camps in Gaza are currently facing catastrophic living conditions, lacking basic human necessities such as food, medicine, and clean drinking water.

Feb 12 • 09:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Urgent Matter": Minister wants to lower nitrate limit in drinking water to prevent cancer

Denmark's Minister of Environment, Magnus Heunicke, is poised to lower the nitrate limit in drinking water to prevent cancer following recommendations from an expert group.

Feb 12 • 07:34 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Man arrested for stabbing at S-train station

An investigation into the strange taste and smell of drinking water in parts of Komponistkvarteret near Randers continues, with the local water company unable to identify the cause despite ongoing analyses.

Feb 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Around 150 households near Randers still cannot drink the water

Around 150 households in the Komponistkvarteret area near Randers have been unable to drink their tap water for 13 days due to strange taste and smell, with no clear source identified yet.

Feb 10 • 07:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

The Truth About the Thin Film on Tea: What We Have Really Been Drinking for Years

Experts explain that the thin film seen on tea is due to interactions between tea polyphenols and minerals in water, not harmful residues.

Feb 9 • 07:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Experts: The quality of drinking water in Latvia is very good; the weak point may be the pipes in the house

Experts in Latvia affirm that the country's drinking water quality is excellent, though concerns about household pipes exist.

Feb 9 • 06:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito Water Company Warns of Scammers Charging Users Under Threat of Service Cut-off

The Metropolitan Public Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation (Epmaps) in Quito has warned citizens about scammers posing as municipal workers to collect payments illegally and threaten service disruption.

Feb 8 • 16:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced an investment of 453 million dollars for water infrastructure projects

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of 453 million dollars in water infrastructure projects, aimed at enhancing drinking water and wastewater systems across the state.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Parasites in the Water - Warning About Future Problems

Residents of Visby, Gotland were forced to boil their drinking water for 58 days due to contamination, highlighting the challenges posed by climate change.

Feb 7 • 15:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes

The US Congress has sparked outrage by voting to cut $125 million in funding for replacing hazardous lead drinking water pipes, affecting several states, especially those with high levels of lead contamination.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

One in two horses faced thirst according to the supervisory veterinarian – owners trust old beliefs

In Mikkeli, Finland, a significant number of horse owners fail to provide sufficient drinking water for their horses, despite regulations requiring it.

Feb 7 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iguá Sergipe invests R$ 1.1 million in water quality laboratory

Iguá Sergipe has invested approximately R$ 1.1 million in refurbishing its water quality control laboratory, enhancing its commitment to ensuring safe drinking water for residents across 73 municipalities in Sergipe.

Feb 6 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Sebastián La Rosa, expert in longevity, explains the importance of drinking water before coffee

Sebastián La Rosa emphasizes the need to hydrate before drinking coffee to prevent dehydration and its negative effects on the body.

Feb 6 • 10:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Warm Water

Drinking warm water can enhance hydration and offers various specific health benefits as part of daily hydration needs.

Feb 5 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Unwholesome water that burned shower and caused itching earns compensation for Copasa client

A client of Copasa will be compensated R$ 10,000 for having their home supplied with unfit drinking water that caused damage.

Feb 5 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

This animal survives by drinking toxic water in a radioactive desert that annihilates almost all forms of life

The article discusses how the two-humped wild camel, Camelus ferus, survives in a radioactive desert, drinking toxic water where most life cannot endure.

Feb 4 • 16:49 UTC

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