National Academies of Science Talk Drinking Water
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The National Academies of Science recently released a new booklet called Drinking Water: Understanding the Science and Policy behind a Critical Resource. The booklet, which is available online, discusses where our drinking water comes from, and how it is treated before it reaches your tap.
According to the site, the United States is fortunate to enjoy sophisticated public drinking water systems that provide clean, reliable water—a resource critical to our health and quality of life. The National Academies created this educational booklet to provide an introduction to the basics of drinking water.
For more information, please visit the National Academies of Science Water Information Center.
Infrastructure takes center stage
Liquid Assets is a public media and outreach initiative that seeks to inform the nation about the critical role that our water infrastructure plays in protecting public health and promoting economic prosperity.
The documentary, which is airing on PBS stations throughout the United States, explores the history, engineering, and political and economic challenges of our water infrastructure, and engages communities in local discussion about public water and wastewater issues.
The documentary and its air times are highlighted on our new blog. If it has not aired in your city, or you missed the first airing, please contact your local PBS station and encourage them to show it either for the first or second time.
You can learn more about air times here.
Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Julie Gerberding
talks about water and public health
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Bottled and Tap: Is one healthier than the other?
There is no shortage of news stories these days on the merits of tap water and bottled water from a variety of different perspectives. The truth is, while tap water and bottled water are regulated differently, both are generally safe, healthy choices. But only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for the economy and the overall quality of life we enjoy.
That's why it's important to remember that whatever you choose drink, the water systems generations before handed down to us need constant attention to keep safe water flowing through our communities every day.
Find out more about what only tap water delivers.
For more information about bottled water, click here.
Drinking Water Treatment with Monochloramine
Today, many drinking water utilities use monochloramine to treat water before it is delivered to customers. Monochloramines, a chemical compound of chlorine and ammonia, have been safely and successfully used by U.S. drinking water utilities around the country to ensure clean water for customers for nearly 100 years.
For more information on the use of monochloramine, click here.
Find Your Water Utility
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If you cannot find your utility, please let us know, at dmueller@awwa.org.
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