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We can’t assume our water is safe to drink. But we can fix it.
But should we? As we mark World Water Day on March 22, the disturbing truth is that roughly a quarter of Americans drink from water systems that violate the Safe Drinking Water Act. Violations ...
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Drinking Water Quality
The Safe Drinking Water Act is a federal law that sets quality standards for the systems that provide Americans with drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency uses a weighted point ...
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50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Working Towards Clean Water for All
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), signed in 1974, has transformed U.S. water safety, reducing harmful contaminants and ensuring 93% of systems meet health standards.
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New study show that tap water is often just as safe as bottled water — if not safer
under the Safe Drinking Water Act, while bottled water falls under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additional research highlights potential issues with bottled water ...
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Safe Drinking Water Act signed into law 50 years ago. How’s Minnesota’s water?
It created a national set of regulations and standards. Minnesota will release a 10-year-action plan in 2025 to ensure access to safe drinking water. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Fifty years ago ...