The Benefits of Tap Water
Americans drink more than a billion glasses of tap water per day. Whether our source of water is a stream, river, lake, spring and it either comes from a water treatment facility or from a private well. We are using the same water from thousands of years ago. The benefits of tap water: Drinking from the tap is good for our environment because we are creating less waste. Tap water is often better for you because there are managed regulations that are required and frequent testing of tap water for bacteria such as E.coli and other harmful contaminants. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards for drinking water quality and with its partners implements various technical and financial programs to ensure drinking water safety. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)-Is the federal law that protects public drinking water supplies throughout the nation. If your water comes from the public water system or a private well and you are still having questions or concerns yo