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A contaminant is defined as any substance, naturally occurring or man-made, that is added to the basic H2O property of pure water. There is no such thing as "Pure Water" in the natural enviro … read more

Why is water so unique and important? Here are some basic facts about water: Water is the most abundant compound on Earth. It is the only substance that exists as a solid, liquid and gas at the … read more

Approximately 15% of Americans obtain their drinking water from a private well. These wells are not subject to the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Primary and Secondary Drinking W … read more

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets Current Drinking Water Standards for drinking water. These standards are made up of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations and the N … read more

In 1986, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA) amendment restricted the use of lead solder, flux and pipes in public water systems. In 1996, another amendment to the SWDA requires that all pipe, p … read more