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Drinking Water Contamination

Drinking Water

People drink and use water for cooking, bathing, cleaning, and recreation every day. Because we consume and come in contact with water on a daily basis, the quality of that water is important for our health. The majority of Americans are provided with high quality drinking water. About 90% of people in Kentucky get their water from a community water system versus a smaller water supply such as a household well. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets regulations for treating and monitoring drinking water delivered by community water systems. Currently, there are water quality standards and monitoring requirements for over 90 contaminants. Drinking water protection programs play a critical role in ensuring high quality drinking water and in protecting the public's health.

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Content updated: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:16:50 EDT