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]
Environmental Protection Agency |
National Drinking Water Clearinghouse
NDWC offers technical assistance and information about drinking water treatment, management, distribution, infrastructure, Safe Drinking Water Act regulations, and ground, surface and water conservation for America¥s small, rural ... [... more]
nesc.wvu.edu |
Drinking Water Contaminants / Safewater/ Water / US EPA
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs or primary standards) are legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems. Primary standards protect public health by limiting the levels of contaminants in drinking water. ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
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]
Environmental Protection Agency |
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]
Environmental Protection Agency |
Local Drinking Water Information
Each year by July 1 you should receive in the mail a short report (consumer confidence report, or drinking water quality report) from your water supplier that tells where your water comes from and what's in it: Follow the links below to the state ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
Healthy Drinking Water
Water is basic to life and health. Over 1 billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water. The United States is fortunate to have one of the best supplies of drinking water in the world. Although tap water that meets federal and ... [... more]
Centers for Disease Control |
Bottled Spring Water, 1/2-Liter Size, 24 Bottles/Carton
 Bottled Spring Water. Noncarbonated. Brand varies by geographic location. 1/2-liter bottle. 24 bottles per carton. NOTE: This product cannot be returned. [... more]
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Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water Causes Cancer in ...
Researchers announced today that there is strong evidence a chemical referred to as hexavalent chromium, or chromium 6, causes cancer in laboratory animals when it is consumed in drinking water. The two-year study conducted by the National ... [... more]
National Institutes of Health |
Basic Information
Source water is untreated water from streams, rivers, lakes or underground aquifers that is used to provide public drinking water, as well to supply private wells used for human consumption. Some water treatment is usually necessary, so public ... [... more]
cfpub.epa.gov |
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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It's hurricane and tropical storm season. Learn more:
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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