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Drinking Water Contaminants & Risks
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What is the True Impact of Waterborne Disease?
Water in the U.S. is among the best in the world and waterborne disease is quite rare, given that we each drink about a half gallon of water each day. However, despite state-of-the art treatment facilities, outbreaks continue to occur. Most exposures result in nothing more than an upset stomach, but some can be severe in high-risk populations and low-doses of contaminants can build up over time. Learn more about common and emerging water contaminants below, as well as who is most at risk. To learn more about treatment options for the home, check out the Treatment Options page.
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Videos
U.S. Drinking Water
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A Water Quality Expert Weighs in on U.S. Water Quality
Kristina Mena, PhD Interview |
Strengths and Vulnerabilities of the U.S. Drinking Water Supply
Marc Verhougstraete, PhD Interview |
U.S. Drinking Water Sources and Risks
Charles Gerba, PhD Interview |
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