Learn about what affects the quality of your drinking water and how to make sure your water is safe.
How tap water gets contaminated with germs or chemicals, and what to do to avoid getting sick.
Steps to take at home and while traveling to avoid getting sick from drinking water.
Learn about private water wells and how to keep them safe.
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Learn how to avoid getting sick from germs that grow in water pipe slime and water-using devices.
Download, use, and share CDC materials about how to avoid getting sick from water.
Learn where tap water comes from and what you can do you to keep it safe.
Learn how water utilities remove harmful germs and chemicals from water to make it safe to drink.
Learn how to choose a water filter that removes the germs or chemicals you are concerned about.
Learn how to avoid getting sick from germs in water while traveling, hiking, or camping.
Learn about the safety of recycled (reused) water used for drinking.