Chemicals That Can Contaminate Tap Water
Chemicals That Can Contaminate Tap Water
Publication Year:
2022
Authors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Resource Type:
Factsheet
Summary:
Some chemicals can make you sick if they are in your tap water at unsafe levels. Learn which chemicals most often contaminate tap water and cause disease, and how to remove them.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Factsheet
Publication Year
2022
Author
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Specific Contaminants
Heavy Metals, Other Chemicals, Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Nitrate, Radon
Business Connect Takeaways
The webpage provides information on various chemicals that can be found in drinking water, including both naturally occurring and man-made chemicals
The webpage explains the potential health effects of exposure to these chemicals, including both acute and chronic effects.
The webpage provides guidance for individuals and communities on how to reduce their exposure to these chemicals, including testing their water and using appropriate treatment methods if necessary.