WQA offers information on the common contaminants and much more.
Chromium-6, a metal famous by Erin Brockovich, was found in water at levels at or above 0.02 parts per billion in 90 percent of 60,000 water samples the EPA had tested.
Toxic Waters Interactive is an interactive website based on the “Toxic Waters” article by the New York Times that helps you find Clean Water Act violations in your local area.
EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations The U.S. EPA’s legally enforceable standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) for contaminants in public drinking water, including the chemicals, microorganisms, and disinfection byproducts that water systems must monitor and treat for.
PFAS in Drinking Water (US EPA) Background on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“forever chemicals”), the EPA’s national drinking water limits for PFAS, and what they mean for the water coming out of your tap.
Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water (US EPA) How lead gets into drinking water through service lines and home plumbing, the health effects of lead exposure, and steps you can take to reduce lead at the tap.
CDC: About Drinking Water The CDC’s overview of where U.S. drinking water comes from, how it is treated and regulated, and the common contaminants that can affect water safety and health.
EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water The EPA’s central hub for drinking water safety — regulations, contaminant information, consumer resources, and how public water systems protect the water you drink.
Plastic bottles pile up as mountains of waste The effects of bottled water on the environment.
*Contaminants may not be in your water.
