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Some North Jersey towns continue their boil water advisory that has now lasted several weeks. This can be uncharted territory for many families as people must alter their methods of cooking, drinking ...

One of the most basic cooking skills is boiling water. Once you've achieved that, a world of possibilities opens up: cooking pasta, hard-boiling eggs, and even blanching veggies. What's less basic is ...

Water departments across L.A. County, including the L.A. Department of Water and Power and Pasadena Water and Power, have issued water advisories for residents near the Palisades and Eaton fires.

A water main break near 22nd Street and Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue has led Citizen Energy Group to issue a boil water advisory for the east side of Indianapolis. Customers should boil their water ...

The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere—how else would we make our hot drinks? But is it okay to re-boil water that's already in the kettle from last time? While bringing water to a ...