Millions of Americans depend on public and private systems for their high-quality drinking water. In fact, there are more than 160,000 public water systems alone that reliably meet the needs of the country every day. Drinking water safety is clearly a critical priority. Yet the number of threats to water safety continues to grow daily, and include animal and human waste, improper disposal of chemicals, pesticides, and deep earth injection of hazardous materials. Contamination is also a threat due to improper water treatment and disinfection procedures, as well as from poorly maintained water distribution systems.
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