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Information on common drinking water quality concerns, such as: bacteria, lead, toxic metals,
giardia, coliform, MTBE, arsenic, organic chemical, rotten odors, taste problems, and iron
bacteria.
http://wilkes1.wilkes.edu/~eqc/helpguide.htm
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Awwa Research Foundation
International nonprofit organization sponsoring research on delivery of safe and affordable
drinking water. Information on topics such as water treatment and distribution, groundwater
management, monitoring, and cryptosporidium and other waterborne pathogens.
http://www.awwarf.org/
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My Water Supply
A site to allow individuals and classrooms to discover, photograph, journal and share their local
water supply with the world.
http://www.mywatersupply.org
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National Drinking Water Clearinghouse
NDWC offers technical assistance and information about drinking water treatment, management,
distribution, infrastructure, Safe Drinking Water Act regulations, and ground, surface and water
conservation for America's small, rural communities.
http://www.ndwc.wvu.edu
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Vinny's NC Water Supply & AQ Related Material
Information on public water supply, environmental reviews, links to files, and other information.
http://www.geocities.com/ncsrf
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California Urban Water Use
Regional and statewide urban water use estimates derived from a database comprised of annual DWR
surveys of urban water agencies used for urban water use forecasts.
http://www.waterplan.water.ca.gov/landwateruse/wateruse/Urban/wuurban.htm
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Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Offers water quality reports, list of board of directors, and information about the Safe Drinking
Water Act.
http://umvrwb.com/
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Natural Resources Defense Council
Resources on drinking water, from levels of Arsenic in drinking water to the quality of bottled
water.
http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/default.asp
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Arsenic in Drinking Water
EPA compendium of research related to determining safe levels and setting new standards.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic.html
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National Drinking Water Clearinghouse
Information primarily for and about small community drinking water systems. Includes fact sheets,
educational materials, and information on water treatment technologies successfully used in small
U.S. community water supply systems.
http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc/ndwc_index.htm
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Drinking Water Outbreaks
Collection point for information on outbreaks of infectious disease in drinking water, and related
topics. Popular press reports, as well as primary source information, are included.
http://water.sesep.drexel.edu/outbreaks/
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Magnesium in Drinking Water
Describes the health benefits of magnesium.
http://www.mgwater.com/
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Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
Resources and information on drinking water related regulations and legislation.
http://www.amwa.net/
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Nevada Source Water Protection
Public education resources about water contaminants, their health effects, sources, management
options, and how communities can protect their drinking water sources.
http://www.unce.unr.edu/swp/default.html
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CBC Backgrounder: Water Treatment Methods
Primer on drinking water treatment, particularly methods used in Canada's public water supplies.
http://cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/water_treatment.html
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Drinking Water Information Resources
Comprehensive collection of information about the safety and quality of drinking water.
http://www.cyber-nook.com/water
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King County Drinking Water
A technical summary about where they get their drinking water in King County, who manages drinking
water, and how it is managed.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/watersup/waterweb.htm
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South Central Texas Regional Water Planning
SCTRWPG has been reviewing and evaluating water supply options for South Central Texas. Technical
reports, presentations, general information, surveys, maps, and a guestbook can be found on this
site.
http://www.watershedexperience.com
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WaterList
Waterlist is a comprehensive database for the Water and Wastewater industry.
http://www.waterlist.com
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Bacteria/Microbe - Contaminant Interactions
USGS applied environmental engineering research project which focuses on monitoring of pathogens in
US water supplies. Site tells how environmental microbiology is done, and describes facilities,
capabilities, collaborators. Some online articles.
http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/bacteria
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California Water Association
A consortium of investor-owned water utilities providing water utility services to customers
throughout California. Site has information on drinking water standards, water treatment, and
related topics.
http://www.calwaterassn.com/
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TEX*A*Syst -- Blackland Research Center Water Sciences Laboratory
TEX*A*Syst helps rural residents take decisive
actions to preserve the quality of their drinking water, prevent water pollution, and protect
health.
http://waterhome.brc.tamus.edu/texasyst
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Drinking Water and Health Basics
U.S. EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water information on drinking water and health,
including the National Primary Drinking Water Standards, fact sheets on specific drinking water
contaminants, and guidance regarding Cryptosporidium for people with compromised immune systems.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwhealth.html
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U.S. EPA Drinking Water Standards Program
Existing and proposed U.S. standards for drinking water quality, standards enforcement, and current
initiatives to evaluate the safety of specific substances in public water supplies.
http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/standards.html
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Sulfate in Drinking Water
Sulfate is a naturally occurring constituent in water. Site presents information on research by the
U.S. EPA Office of Drinking Water into health aspects of sulphate in water.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/sulfate.html
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American Water Works Association
International nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking
water quality and supply. Represents treatment plant operators and managers, scientists,
environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and others.
http://www.awwa.org
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ASDWA - Association of State Drinking Water Administrators
Includes publications and position papers on a variety of technical and U.S. regulatory topics
related to drinking water supply and its protection.
http://www.asdwa.org/
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Questions and Answers - Water
Answers to some common questions about drinking water and health, from NIEHS.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/faq/qawater.htm
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Lifewater Canada
A Christian, non-profit organization helping rural poor (around the world) obtain safe drinking
water. Lifewater Canada trains people to drill safe drinking water wells and build water pumps
(handpumps). On-line resources include a 100-page water well drilling and hand pumps tutorial.
http://www.lifewater.ca/
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Water Quality Association
Water Quality Association (WQA) is the international trade association representing the household,
commercial, and industrial water quality improvement industry.
http://www.wqa.org/
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
This Office at EPA works to ensure safe drinking water and to protect the quality of the Nation's
Drinking Water Supply. The site features drinking water and health information, kid's pages, and
drinking water publications and guidance documents.
http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/
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