Issues: Health

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Tap Water Quality and Safety
FAQ
Answers to questions including: How can I find out about the quality of my tap water? What can I do to protect the drinking water in my town? What filter will best protect my family from getting sick?
Living Green
Index
A collection of articles from NRDC's OnEarth magazine offering tips on making environmental choices in your daily life.
Study Finds Safety of Drinking Water in U.S. Cities at Risk
News
NRDC reports on the drinking water systems of 19 cities and finds that pollution, old pipes and outdated treatment threaten tap water quality.
Arsenic in Drinking Water
FAQ
Answers to questions including: How can I find out whether my drinking water contains arsenic? Can I buy a filter that will remove arsenic from my water? I drink bottled water -- do I have to worry about arsenic?
Summary Findings of NRDC's 1999 Bottled Water Report
News
Sales of bottled water have exploded in recent years, largely because of a public perception of purity. But bottled water sold in the United States is not necessarily cleaner or safer than most tap water, according to an NRDC study. There are actions that those who are particularly concerned about the quality of their tap water can take.

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