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Water, Drinking
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Airline Water Supplies 
 Information related to the September 2004 release of data about the safety of drinking water supplies on passenger aircraft. Features test results, a FAQ, a fact sheet, and updates on aircraft water testing and disinfection. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/safewater/airlinewater/questions.html Topics: Beverages, Health, Health, Pollution, Transportation, Travel, Water Last updated Oct 12, 2009 Consumer Guide to Water Filters
A guide to help you determine what type of water filter might be right for your home. "Some filters aim to produce clearer, better-tasting water, while others work to remove contaminants that could affect your health." Topics include specific types of filters (activated carbon filter, cation exchange softener, distiller, reverse osmosis filter, ultraviolet disinfection filter), and filter maintenance. In English and Spanish. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/gfilters.asp Topics: Beverages, Water Last updated Jun 18, 2007 Drinking Water Quality Help Guide
This website contains "background information related to common drinking water sources of contamination, acute and chronic health problems, health advisories, and aesthetic problems associated with drinking water." Covers hard water, bacteria and other organisms, color, odor, turbidity, corrosion, iron, manganese, lead, and other elements. From the Center for Environmental Quality at Wilkes University (Pa.). http://www.water-research.net/helpguide.htm Topics: Beverages, Pollution, Water Last updated Jul 1, 2005 Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
Information about methods for emergency disinfection of drinking water, including boiling and chemical treatment (using chlorine bleach or household iodine). Site also notes that murky or colored water should be filtered "through clean cloths or allow[ed] it to settle" before disinfecting. "Water prepared for disinfection should be stored only in clean, tightly covered, containers, not subject to corrosion." Available in English and Spanish. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emerg.html Topics: Beverages, Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Home Water Treatment Devices
Information for consumers about selecting home water purification and filtration systems. Describes treatment technologies (such as adsorption, softeners, ultraviolet treatment, reverse osmosis, and distillers), types of devices (point-of-entry and point-of-use), and drinking water treatment and homeland security. Includes a link to a product database and to related websites. From NSF, a nonprofit organization that develops consumer safety standards. http://nsf.com/consumer/drinking_water/dw_treatment.asp?program=WaterTre#technologies Topics: Beverages, Water Last updated Jun 18, 2007 National Tap Water Quality Database
In this December 2005 analysis of "more than 22 million tap water quality tests, most of which were required under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, EWG [Environmental Working Group] found that water suppliers across the U.S. detected 260 contaminants in water served to the public. One hundred forty-one (141) of these detected chemicals -- more than half -- are unregulated." Includes a summary, contaminants database, and local, state, and national findings. http://www.ewg.org/sites/tapwater/ Topics: Beverages, Water Last updated Jul 25, 2007 Perchlorate
Questions and answers about the toxicity of "perchlorate, which is the primary ingredient of solid rocket propellant." Discusses the effects on human health of perchlorate in the drinking water supply and efforts to address problems caused by perchlorate contamination. Includes links to related studies and assessments. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/perchlorate/perchlorate.html Topics: Beverages, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water Last updated Jan 13, 2004 Surf Your Watershed
Locate watersheds (the places drinking water comes from), including those on tribal lands. The "Index of Watershed Indicators" contains information on the quality of local water resources. The searchable "Water Atlas" provides information important for watershed protection and restoration; also browse by geography, theme, key word, source/organization, and age of source data. Find interactive mapping tools to locate watersheds down to the zip-code level. Use "Adopt Your Watershed" to learn how to join one the effort to protect and restore local watersheds. http://www.epa.gov/surf/ Topics: Beverages, Maps, Scientific Themes, Water Last updated Oct 13, 2003 Water Security
"Improving the security of our nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructures has become a top priority since the events of 9/11. ... This Web site provides resources for water utilities, state and local governments, public health officials, emergency responders and planners," and others. Features vulnerability assessments, emergency-planning tools, research, legislation, and related resources. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/watersecurity/ Topics: Beverages, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated May 19, 2009 Water Treatment Methods
Describes several ways to purify water, including boiling, chemical disinfection, and filtration. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/water-treatment.aspx Topics: Beverages, Pollution, Water Last updated Sep 22, 2009 WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, Third Edition
This guidance document from the World Health Organization includes "significantly expanded guidance on ensuring the microbial safety of drinking-water. ... Information on many chemicals has been revised to account for new scientific information. ... For the first time, reviews of many waterborne pathogens are provided. ... New sections deal with ... emergencies and disasters, large buildings, packaged/bottled water, travellers, desalination systems, food production and processing and water safety on ships and in aviation." http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/gdwq3rev/en/ Topics: Beverages, Infectious Diseases, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Water Last updated Aug 7, 2007 World Health Organization: Flooding and Communicable Diseases Fact Sheet
Information and risk assessment for dangers from diseases associated with flooding, standing water, corpses, and related risks. Briefly address water-borne diseases and vector-borne diseases. Includes short-term and long-term preventative measures, such as chlorination of water, vaccination, use of insecticides, and education. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/hac/techguidance/ems/flood_cds/en/ Topics: Beverages, Hurricane Katrina, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pollution, Public Health & Safety, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 6, 2005 |
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