water quality

The city is hoping to be prepared for water-related emergencies and learn from 2018 when cyanotoxins entered Salem’s water system.

The Oregon Health Authority is cautioning people to watch out for algae blooms when visiting bodies of water this summer.

The nine federally-recognized tribes in Oregon and state agencies that regulate water are working towards a mutual partnership.

Once fall rolls around, municipal water consumption wanes. When water sits in pipes, it ages and that can affect the way it tastes and smells coming out…

Recorded on: November 4, 2016Air Date: November 7, 2016Are we at risk for metal contamination in our local air and water? Heavy metals from glass…

Oregon’s water is tested for suspended solids, certain chemicals, heavy metals, but not for pharmaceuticals. With prescription drug use on the rise --way…

A volunteer-run fish conservation group in Florence is shifting focus nearly two months after suffering a significant set-back. The Salmon and Trout…