Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) | US EPA
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Protecting America’s drinking water is a top priority for EPA. EPA has established protective drinking water standards for more than 90 contaminants, including drinking water regulations issued since the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act that strengthen public health protection.
Drinking-water - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 13, 2023 · In 2022, 73% of the global population (6 billion people) used a safely managed drinking-water service – that is, one located on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination. Overview.
About Drinking Water - CDC
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Knowing where your drinking water comes from and how it has been treated can help you take steps to avoid getting sick. In the United States, 9 out of 10 people get their tap water from a public water system. The utilities that provide this water are required to meet safe water standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Guide to Better, Safer Drinking Water - Consumer Reports
WEBDec 7, 2023 · Many Americans still drink water with unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria, and other contaminants. Here’s how to test and clean your drinking water.
Overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act | US EPA
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · SDWA authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to set national health-based standards for drinking water to protect against both naturally-occurring and man-made contaminants that may be found in drinking water.
Summary of the Safe Drinking Water Act | US EPA
WEBJul 31, 2024 · The Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes EPA to establish minimum standards to protect the quality of drinking water, using detailed risk and cost assessment; and requires all public water systems to comply, …
Safe Drinking Water Act - Wikipedia
WEBThe Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the primary federal law in the United States intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. [3] Pursuant to the act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to set standards for drinking water quality and oversee all states, localities, and water suppliers that implement the standards.