Is Drinking Water Safe?
Is drinking water safe? Well, the answer to this question is relative. Compared to some poor countries, the water supplies of the United States and Canada may be safe. But a combination of environmental factors has led to contaminated water running through our taps. And as you are about to find out, there is a difference between drinkable tap water and safe tap water. What Is Wrong First off, it is not practical for municipal water authorities to remove all drinking water contaminants. So no amount of legislation is going to make it possible for all water supplies to be contaminant free. The EPA sets maximum levels for certain contaminants; meaning that if more than that level is detected in tap water, the public should be notified and steps taken to reduce the contaminant. Obviously this means particular contaminants will be allowed to remain in your water supply below the maximum level. So, is this safe? Well, the EPA and other experts will tell you that most contaminants exist in on
