Toxics Release Inventory Program
Through a cooperative agreement, the Environmental Council of States (ECOS) and EPA are pleased to announce the annual 'Call for Presentations' for the next Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Training Conference, planned for As co-sponsors, ... [... more]
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When your home water supply is interrupted by natural or other forms of disaster, you can obtain limited amounts of water by draining your hot water tank or melting ice cubes. In most cases, well water is the preferred source of drinking water. ... [... more]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find an answer or ask a question about drinking water and ground water programs authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act. A: Because of water's different sources and the different ways in which water is treated, the taste and quality of ... [... more]
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Is There Lead in my Drinking Water?
Lead enters the water ("leaches") through contact with the plumbing. The amount of lead in your water also depends on the types and amounts of minerals in the water, how long the water stays in the pipes, the amount of wear in the pipes, the ... [... more]
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Airline Water Supplies
On October 19, 2005, EPA announced that agreements (administrative orders on consent) had been finalized with 24 U.S. passenger airlines air carriers to implement new aircraft water testing and disinfection protocols. These protocols will protect ... [... more]
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There is danger of electrical shock and damage to your well or pump if they have been flooded People drinking or washing with water from a private well that has been flooded will risk getting sick. Drilled, driven or bored wells are best ... [... more]
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Drinking Water Glossary
These definitions are not intended to be complete or to have legal force, but rather to help consumers understand drinking water-related terms in the context of their daily lives. We also have online A Dictionary of Technical and Legal Terms ... [... more]
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Water / EPA
We work to: ensure drinking water is safe; protect and restore oceans, watersheds, and other aquatic ecosystems; and provide healthy habitats for fish and wildlife, plants, and people. Beaches Biosolids Climate Change Drinking Water Fish ... [... more]
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It's Your Drinking Water
Requires that information be made available to the public so that you can learn how to help protect your drinking water and make personal health decisions about it. SDWA is the principal Federal statute that protects the 250 million Americans who ... [... more]
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was originally passed by Congress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply. The law was amended in 1986 and 1996 and requires many actions to protect drinking ... [... more]
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Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff
Grades 9 - 12 Games & Activities Other Kids' Stuff Kids' Health Choose the category and grade grouping that relates to you. Grades 9 - 12 For Teachers Grades K-3 Grades 4-8 Grades 9-12 For Kids & Students Grades K - 3 Grades 4 - 8 [... more]
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Drinking Water and Health: What you need to know
What are the health effects of contaminants in drinking water? The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don't tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of ... [... more]
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