Water

Water shortages and problems around Minnesota — and the country — have many wondering what is the true cost of clean and reliable water. This reporting is supported in part by The Water Main, a project of American Public Media.

September 25, 2015 12:00 AM

Cities bear rising cost of keeping water safe to drink

Algae blooms in Lake Erie, fed by agriculture runoff and overflowing sewer pipes, have become so toxic that they shut down Toledo's water system for two days last summer and have the city looking at spending millions to avoid a repeat.

by The Associated Press

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September 17, 2015 11:15 AM

Photos: One-of-a-kind Stormwater Park protects Mississippi Watershed

Stormwater Park and Learning Center in Minneapolis uses engineering, beauty and research to help people learn what happens to rainwater running off buildings, streets and parking lots. It opens Saturday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Tiny animals may have a big impact on Minnesota fish

Spiny waterfleas, an invasive species, may be using up the food that young fish like walleye need to survive.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 8, 2015 3:23 PM

MN health officials: Lab tech's 'misconduct' triggers water quality probe

Officials are investigating two years of state water quality testing, including data connected to water systems in Edina, St. Louis Park and Brooklyn Center. Officials say there's no immediate health risk.

by MPR News Staff

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September 1, 2015 4:00 AM

Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Common carp is an invasive species -- and an undesirable one at that. It destroys aquatic plants and stirs up sediment, degrading water quality.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 17, 2015 5:50 PM

Mpls. officials work to dampen distrust of tap water

On a tour of the water plant, Hmong visitors were impressed to learn that tap water is just as safe and tastes as good as the water they buy in a store. And it is much, much cheaper.

by Curtis Gilbert

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August 17, 2015 12:01 AM

Mississippi mussels making a comeback

For years, native mussel species suffered in the polluted waters of the Upper Mississippi. Scientists say mussels are rebounding -- and that's a good sign for the river.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 13, 2015 6:56 AM

EPA administrator: Water quality improving in contaminated western rivers

Gina McCarthy says toxic waste from last week's spill at the Gold King Mine is gone from water samples. But experts point to the contaminants that can still be stirred up from the riverbeds.

by Brakkton Booker