This fact sheet provides answers to six questions about fluoridated water. This document explains the rationale behind fluoridation, and dispells the myth that fluoridated water causes cancer.
Review Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
Studies have linked long-term exposure of arsenic in drinking water to a variety of cancers in humans. To protect human health, an EPA standard limits the amount of arsenic in drinking water at .010 parts per million (10 parts per billion) to protect consumers.
Review Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This document provides information about the health effects of E. coli O157:H7, and actions you can take to protect yourself and your family from E. coli infection through driniking water.
Review Date: Thursday, December 06, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods can disrupt your drinking water supply and your wastewater disposal systems. Use extreme caution when disinfecting water for drinking.
Review Date: Thursday, February 14, 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This interactive web site allows users to view and query several types of environmental information, including drinking water, toxic and air releases, hazardous waste, water discharge permits, and Superfund sites. EnviroMapper also links to text reports.
Review Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2016
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Find information regarding public health issues and actions taken to protect the health of visitors and employees at over 400 sites within the National Park Service (NPS) system.
Review Date: Monday, January 09, 2012
National Park Service
Here are some simple tips for home safety, avoiding potential risks, and preventing pollution by recycling and conserving water and energy.
Review Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2016
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Call EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 to speak with an Information Specialist about drinking water and ground water programs authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Review Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Safe Drinking Water Hotline
This fact sheet provides information for consumers on what they need to know about food and water safety during hurricanes, power outages, and floods. Find preparedness tips for when the power goes out, once power is restored, and when flooding occurs.
Review Date: Monday, December 10, 2012
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition