Water Quality

Clean drinking water is necessary for health.

Water quality can be affected by many factors, including industrial and agricultural pollutants, naturally occurring contaminants like lead and arsenic, and microbes from natural and human sources.

Various additives such as chlorine and fluoride are commonly added to water to improve its quality, but must be processed properly to avoid harmful byproducts.

Additionally, water hardness and turbidity can affect water's taste.

At work and home, there are many ways to improve water quality and availability. Complete this two-minute assessment to explore ways to improve the water you drink.