Latest "water" stories

Bilge water got into the USS Abraham Lincoln’s drinking water

The mix of fresh and salt water, oil, chemicals and sludge accrued in the ship's lowest space, then entered water tanks through a hole in a vent.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

14 months ago

E. coli found in carrier Abraham Lincoln’s water

Navy officials said the bacteria wasn't the cause of the ship's water turning stinky and cloudy last month.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

14 months ago

Another aircraft carrier is grappling with water issues

Something fouled up the carrier Abraham Lincoln's potable water supplies last month, weeks after jet fuel contaminated the carrier Nimitz's water system.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

14 months ago

Jet fuel is still being found in USS Nimitz’s water

Navy officials confirmed Tuesday that Nimitz has been hooked up to the San Diego water system since Sept. 17.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

15 months ago

Jet fuel leaks into USS Nimitz’s drinking water system

Fuel was discovered in the water Friday, and officials said the water system was flushed and back online by Monday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

15 months ago

Medical pioneer responsible for military’s famous ‘Motrin and water’ treatment dies at 95

The discovery forever changed the way military medical practitioners treat pain — and everything else.

5 years ago