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EPA's Website Sure to Quench Thirst for Drinking Water Knowledge
Monday, March 30, 2009
Not unlike a large commercial boiler supplying hot water to a 500-bed hospital, there’s a near endless supply of "hot" water topics to examine on the Environmental Protection Agency’s website. From basic facts on tap water to the latest on complex laws and regulations, the EPA site is a vast resource for anyone interested in on our world’s most precious commodity.
- If you’re a parent concerned about the safety of your family and the potential for lead in your home’s drinking water, there’s a section dedicated solely to this contaminant.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead/index.html - Or perhaps you’re concerned about the quality of your local water supply; you can find information specific to your state and municipality.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwinfo/index.html -
Maybe you’re in the plumbing industry and want to better understand the history and specific language of the Safe Water Drinking Act and its’ most recent amendments, the EPA has you covered.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/sdwa/laws_statutes.html -
What if you’re a teacher wanting to educate students on water supply basics, there’s an interactive section that can make learning fun or a student wanting to educate your parent or teacher, there’s a special kids’ section.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/index.html -
Or perhaps you’re a school administrator or board member that’s concerned about the health and welfare of your students, then you’ve found the right place.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lcrmr/pdfs/report_lcmr_schoolssummary.pdf -
Or maybe you’re just someone who has lots of questions; the EPA has lots of answers.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/faq.html
The links above are essentially a small stream of data in a sea of information found on the EPA website. Look to Watts to scour the EPA site and identify the most relevant lead related issues as they relate to the safety and health of your family and those within your community.
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