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Drinking Water and Health Basics - http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwh/index.html
U.S. EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water information on drinking water and health, including the National Primary Drinking Water Standards, fact sheets on specific drinking water contaminants, and guidance regarding Cryptosporidium for people with compromised immune systems. |
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American Water Works Association - http://www.awwa.org
International nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. Represents treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and others. |
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water - http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/
This Office at EPA works to ensure safe drinking water and to protect the quality of the Nation's Drinking Water Supply. The site features drinking water and health information, kid's pages, and drinking water publications and guidance documents. |
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Water Quality Association - http://www.wqa.org/
Water Quality Association (WQA) is the international trade association representing the household, commercial, and industrial water quality improvement industry. |
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Water Research Foundation - http://www.waterresearchfoundation.org/
International nonprofit organization sponsoring research on delivery of safe and affordable drinking water. Information on topics such as water treatment and distribution, groundwater management, monitoring, and cryptosporidium and other waterborne pathogens. |
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Safe Drinking Water is Essential - http://www.drinking-water.org
Over 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water worldwide. Learn more about this problem and explore possible solutions in this virtual exhibition. |
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Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies - http://www.amwa.net/
Resources and information on drinking water related regulations and legislation. |
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ASDWA - Association of State Drinking Water Administrators - http://www.asdwa.org/
Includes publications and position papers on a variety of technical and U.S. regulatory topics related to drinking water supply and its protection. |
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National Drinking Water Clearinghouse - http://www.ndwc.wvu.edu/drinkingwater.cfm
NDWC offers technical assistance and information about drinking water treatment, management, distribution, infrastructure, Safe Drinking Water Act regulations, and ground, surface and water conservation for America's small, rural communities. |
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National Drinking Water Clearinghouse - http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc/ndwc_index.htm
Information primarily for and about small community drinking water systems. Includes fact sheets, educational materials, and information on water treatment technologies successfully used in small U.S. community water supply systems. |
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Natural Resources Defense Council - http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/default.asp
Resources on drinking water, from levels of Arsenic in drinking water to the quality of bottled water. |
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Alliance for Water Efficiency - http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org
Non-profit organization dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. Serves as a North American advocate for water efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts. |
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Lifewater Canada - http://www.lifewater.ca/
A Christian, non-profit organization helping rural poor (around the world) obtain safe drinking water. Lifewater Canada trains people to drill safe drinking water wells and build water pumps (handpumps). On-line resources include a 100-page water well drilling and hand pumps tutorial. |
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Bacteria/Microbe - Contaminant Interactions - http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/bacteria/
USGS applied environmental engineering research project which focuses on monitoring of pathogens in US water supplies. Site tells how environmental microbiology is done, and describes facilities, capabilities, collaborators. Some online articles. |
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Wilkes University Drinking Water and Environmental Library - http://www.water-research.net/Waterlibrary/
Information on common drinking water quality concerns. |
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California Water Association - http://www.calwaterassn.com/
A consortium of investor-owned water utilities providing water utility services to customers throughout California. Site has information on drinking water standards, water treatment, and related topics. |
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Magnesium in Drinking Water - http://www.mgwater.com/
Describes the health benefits of magnesium. |
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CBC Backgrounder: Water Treatment Methods - http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/water/treatment.html
Primer on drinking water treatment, particularly methods used in Canada's public water supplies. |
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King County Drinking Water - http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/drinking-water/sources.aspx
A technical summary about the sources of drinking water for King County, precipitation, water use, private and public systems and the number and size of water systems. |
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Mohawk Valley Water Authority - http://www.mvwa.us/
Offers water quality reports, list of board of directors, and information about the Safe Drinking Water Act. |
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Drinking Water Treatment - http://www.thewaterq.com
Provides information on residential water treatment and commercial water treatment. Include videos on drinking water quality and information on drinking water service providers. |
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The Truth of Water - http://www.truthofwater.com
Free, detailed, unbiased and personalized answers to your questions related to drinking water, water technology or any drinking water related concern. |
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Water Dude - http://www.waterfilterdude.com
Information on obtaining clean water through filtration, purification, chemical treatment and boiling. Advice on preparing for emergency water needs at home, finding water in the wild and reducing water pollution. |
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Drinking Water Information Resources - http://www.cyber-nook.com/water/
Comprehensive collection of information about the safety and quality of drinking water. |
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Is Your Drinking Water Safe? - http://drinkingwatersafe.com
Water professional offers to answer questions about water quality and water treatment processes. |
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Drinking Water Purity - http://www.everythingyoualwayswantedtoknow.com/watertreatment/
Provides a guide to water treatment methods including activated carbon filtration, reverse osmosis, distillation, disinfection and bottled water. |
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Sulfate in Drinking Water - http://www.epa.gov/safewater/contaminants/unregulated/sulfate.html
Sulfate is a naturally occurring constituent in water. Site presents information on research by the U.S. EPA Office of Drinking Water into health aspects of sulphate in water. |
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Arsenic in Drinking Water - http://www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic/index.html
EPA compendium of research related to determining safe levels and setting new standards. |
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South Central Texas Regional Water Planning - http://www.watershedexperience.com/
SCTRWPG has been reviewing and evaluating water supply options for South Central Texas. Technical reports, presentations, general information, surveys, maps, and a guestbook can be found on this site. |
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TEX*A*Syst -- Blackland Research Center Water Sciences Laboratory - http://waterhome.brc.tamus.edu/texasyst/
TEX*A*Syst helps rural residents take decisive actions to preserve the quality of their drinking water, prevent water pollution, and protect health. |