Clean Water Treatment

To determine if your drinking water is pure, it has to be tested. If you have a public water supply, contact your municipal water department or the Department of Health to find out about the quality of your public water supply. Public water supplies can contain substances that affect the taste, color, odor, or hardness but do not pose any health threats.

The EPA has set standards for about 90 contaminants, which are found in our drinking water. For a complete list of all the possible contaminants, you can view the EPA’s standards, and the possible source of each contaminant along with its possible health effects, at: www.epa.gov/safewater/mcl.html.

If your drinking water comes from a private water supply, it is your responsibility to have your water tested by a certified laboratory. The results of the test will indicate if your water is safe for drinking, cooking, or bathing. Some states will test for coliform bacteria and nitrates. Your community health department or county extension office can provide you with information on testing your water as well as the necessary means to correct any problems.

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