Quick Facts

"...many bottles of water come from city tap water"

Some water problems and pollutants may be in your tap water even if the water treatment plant has met all of the Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

An estimated 53 million Americans rely on water from private wells. While most of this water is safe to drink, groundwater contamination has been documented in all 50 states.

Boil Water Notices

Local incidents, such as spills and treatment problems, can lead to short-term needs for alternative water supplies or in-home water treatment.

Certain pathogens, such as Cryptosporidium, may occasionally pass through water filtration and disinfection processes in numbers high enough to cause health problems. A serious outbreak of cryptosporidiosis occurred in 1993 in Milwahkee, Wisoconsin, causing more than 400,000 persons to be infected with the disease, and resulting in at least 50 deaths. This was the largest recorded outbreak of waterborne disease in United States history.

When microorganisms such as those that indicate fecal contamination are found in drinking water, water suppliers are required to issue "Boil Water Notices." Boiling water for one minute kills the microorganisms that cause disease.

Keep in mind that boiling reduces the volume of water by about 20 percent, thus concentrating those contaminants not affected by the temperature of boiling water, such as nitrates and lead.

To reduce potential risks from lead pipes, always use water from the cold tap for preparing baby formula, cooking, and drinking. Flush pipes first by running the water before using it. Allow the water to run until it's cold.

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Points Of Interest

For more information regarding community drinking water, visit the Rural Community Assistance Program.