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Issues: Water

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Bringing Safe Water to the World
News: Environmental stewardship can help eliminate the world's biggest health risk -- dirty water.
Consumer Guide to Water Filters
Guides: Some filters aim to produce clearer, better-tasting water, while others work to remove contaminants that could affect your health. This guide will help you determine what type of filter might be right for your home.
Tap Water Quality and Safety
FAQ: Answers to questions including: How can I find out about the quality of my tap water? What can I do to protect the drinking water in my town? What filter will best protect my family from getting sick?
Study Finds Safety of Drinking Water in U.S. Cities at Risk
News: NRDC reports on the drinking water systems of 19 cities and finds that pollution, old pipes and outdated treatment threaten tap water quality.
Arsenic in Drinking Water
FAQ: Answers to questions including: How can I find out whether my drinking water contains arsenic? Can I buy a filter that will remove arsenic from my water? I drink bottled water -- do I have to worry about arsenic?
Drinking Water Jeopardized in Arizona's Black Mesa Region
News: An underground aquifer that sustains two Native American tribes in Arizona's arid Black Mesa region is showing serious signs of decline after three decades of pumping by the Peabody Coal Company, which drains more than a billion gallons of water from the reservoir each year to transport coal.
Bottled Water
FAQ: Answers to questions including: Is bottled water safer than tap water? How can I find out where my bottled water comes from? If I drink tap water should I use a filter and what types of filters are most effective?
Bottled Water: Pure Drink or Pure Hype?
News: Sales of bottled water have exploded in recent years, largely because of a public perception of purity. But bottled water sold in the United States is not necessarily cleaner or safer than most tap water, according to an NRDC study. There are actions that those who are particularly concerned about the quality of their tap water can take.