Houston County leaders are moving forward with plans for a new $15 million drinking water treatment plant designed to support the county’s rapid population growth, officials say.

The Trump administration says the regulation will ease permitting expenses. Utilities say costs could shift to them and their customers.

Fortunately, most drinking water is safe to drink. Here are a few contaminants to look out for, along with tips to test for and treat them. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing ...