Water Resources

Please use these resources to learn more about the importance of your water quality!

Toxic Waters

A New York Times series about the worsening pollution in American waters and regulators' response
http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters

Tap Water Can Be Unhealthy but Still Legal

By Charles Duhigg, New York Times

"The 35-year-old federal law regulating tap water is so out of date that the water Americans drink can pose what scientists say are serious health risks — and still be legal…"
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Millions in U.S. Drink Contaminated Water, Records Show

By Charles Duhigg, New York Times

"More than 20 percent of water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act…"
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Is Your Water Safe?

The Dr. Oz Show

"Living in the US we are not accustomed to worrying about the safety of the water coming out of our taps. That's because state and federal standards are in place that help safeguard public drinking water. Still, while the US is among the safest water in the world, tainted water can enter our bodies when we drink, bathe, cook, launder and play - sometimes with catastrophic consequences. Life-threatening illness and birth defects can sometimes be traced back to contaminated drinking water, but mild diseases such as gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, rashes, allergies and tooth wear can also be caused by toxins in our water…"
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