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Eating and drinking are the most common ways that people are exposed to arsenic, a chemical that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Studies have linked long-term exposure of arsenic in drinking wa... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Arsenic in ground water is largely the result of minerals dissolving from weathered rocks and soils. Several types of cancer have been linked to arsenic in water. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has... Details >

U.S. Geological Survey

Also available in: Spanish 

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 350 children under five years of age drown each year in swimming pools, many in residential pools. ... Details >

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

This page links to information on beach protection, water quality, and beach reports and references.... Details >

Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This site provides information about the campaign resources to increase awareness about the importance of wearing life jackets while on the water. Working with partner organizations such as the Nation... Details >

National Safe Boating Council  

There are many boating safety courses offered throughout the country. Visit this site for a summary of where you might be able to take some courses.... Details >

National Safe Boating Council  

This page links you to safety, regulation, and statistical resources about boating safety.... Details >

National Safe Boating Council  

Visitors to this site can access publications about "federal requirements and safety tips for recreational boats" and others related to boating and water safety.... Details >

Office of Boating Safety, U.S. Coast Guard  

This is the homepage to EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline; the page provides information about drinking water and ground water programs authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act.... Details >

EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline

Every year, millions of people visit “recreational water” sites, such as swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, or the ocean. This Web site provides information for swimmers, pool opera... Details >

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention