Safe Drinking Water
http://www.envirohealthaction.org/water/

Physicians for Social Responsibility, EnviroHealthAction


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This site provides an overview of types of drinking water contaminants, where they come from, and their effects on human health. Special topics include chemical and microbial contamination, health effects of microbes, pesticides, metals and various other contaminants, and causes of source water contamination. The site also features links to current news and other related resources and organizations.


Subject: Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Point Source Pollution, Non-Point Source Pollution, Surface Water , Groundwater
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Health Topics: Biogenic Hazards, Waterborne Transport Processes
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science