National drinking water specialists from Extension created this site to provide easy access to current, science-based information on safe drinking water issues. Their goals are to help citizens make educated, cost-saving decisions about drinking water conservation and treatment, and to help them guard against health risks.
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This section provides general information on a variety of drinking water topics such as private well contaminants, water standards, and water treatment issues.