Drinking-water - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 13, 2023 · In 2022, globally, at least 1.7 billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces. Microbial contamination of drinking-water as a result of …
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) | US EPA - U.S. Environmental …
6 days ago · Protecting America’s drinking water is a top priority for EPA. EPA has established protective drinking water standards for more than 90 contaminants, including drinking water …
Drinking Water | US EPA
Jul 8, 2024 · If drinking water contains unsafe levels of contaminants, it can cause health effects, such as gastrointestinal illnesses, nervous system or reproductive effects, and chronic …
Cancer-causing Chemicals in US Drinking Water - Environmental …
EWG’s report calls for immediate action to curb manure pollution and protect public health. These include: ... Consumers can take immediate action by using EWG’s Tap Water Database to …
Water Quality and Your Health | Drinking Water | CDC
Jul 16, 2024 · Water utilities must monitor water quality and meet safe drinking water standards. Contact your water utility or health department if you are concerned about the quality of your …
A Growing Drinking Water Crisis Threatens American Cities and …
Sep 9, 2022 · He and his colleagues assessed a national data set of 17,900 water utilities and other community drinking-water systems, revealing that water-quality violations of the U.S. …
Safe Water and Your Health | National Institute of Environmental …
Apr 22, 2025 · Contaminated drinking water can produce a broad range of health effects. Many can be severe and long-lasting, depending on the chemical and the level of exposure. …
EWG Reveals Toxic Chemicals in US Tap Water - Environmental …
Feb 26, 2025 · WASHINGTON – This year’s update to the Environmental Working Group’s Tap Water Database shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with harmful …
158M Americans at Risk from PFAS - EWG Report
Mar 27, 2025 · WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 15 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “ …
Drinking Water Facts and Stats | Drinking Water | CDC
Aug 6, 2024 · CDC estimates at least 1.1 million people in the United States get sick every year from germs in drinking water. Legionella germs are the most common cause of illness …