Drinking Water 101: Public Water Systems
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BSE-390NP
This publication is available in an infographic file format only.
Municipal water supplies in the US are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act by the EPA, which requires regular water testing and treatment to remove or reduce concentrations of a list of contaminants. This publication provides an overview of SDWA and what treatment steps are commonly deployed to provide safe drinking water.
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Publication Date
August 24, 2026
