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Clear thinking on drinking water

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on June 30, 2009 at 12:23 pm

From the Examiner.com:

Last year the Associated Press revealed that tap water in 24 large U.S. metropolitan areas contained detectable levels of pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, mood stabilizers, and hormones. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates water systems that serve at least 15 households or 25 people. These systems supply most Americans, and private well serve the rest. The agency sets acceptable levels for dozens of substances, including chemicals, microorganisms, minerals, and metals. States can establish their own standards as well.What is the report on your tap water?

The EPA requires water suppliers to send customers annual reports on the quality of the local supply and levels of various contaminants.

These Consumer Confidence Reports, or CCRs, are available through the EPA website (epa.gov/safewater). The site also provides information on how to read and understand the reports, as does the website of the Campaign for Safe and Affordable Drinking Water, an advocacy group (safe-drinking-water.org).

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June 30, 2009 · Filed Under Drinking Water

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