Geoscience FAQ
Where can I find information about the health effects of contaminants in drinking water?
Information preserved from American Geosciences Institute.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a range of resources which address the health effects of contaminants in drinking water. Their Drinking Water Contaminants page provides a useful background on the sources and effects of drinking water contaminants for the following contaminant types:
- Physical
- Chemical
- Biological
- Radiological
Learn More:
- National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (Tables) Environmental Protection Agency
Tables of regulated contaminants and their effects on human health
- Water On Tap: What You Need To Know (Report) Environmental Protection Agency
Detailed report for consumers that answers a selection of questions about drinking water
- Water-Quality Data For the Nation (Database) U.S. Geological Survey
Database of current and historical information on local water quality across the U.S.
- Health Effects of Drinking Water Contaminants (Factsheet) Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service
Information on the effects, identification and treatment of drinking water contaminants
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