The Environmental Protection Agency regulates only 90 of 120 known contaminants in public community drinking water systems. According to the EPA, “In FY 2018, 40% of the nation’s Community Water Systems violated at least one drinking water standard”, so its imperative that you know your numbers and its health impacts
Many of us don't know where our water comes from; Some may say a lake, river, aquifer, ocean, a private well, or the faucet. While Earth will never run out of water, however, the poor quality, rising cost and water’s energy dependency calls us to reevaluate our management practices.