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Household Water Treatment
Foul taste, smell, or color of your household water may prompt you to investigate water treatment equipment. The publicity about water pollution problems may cause you to question the safety of your water supply. Or mineral scale buildup may cause you to invest in early replacement of plumbing fixtures and water-using appliances.

Home Water Treatment Systems
This publication provides a few guidelines for deciding whether you need to install a home water treatment system, and if so, how to select a system appropriate to your specific need.

Water Treatment
Obviously the best choice to improve water quality  is to remove the source of contamination. In some cases this may be possible, i.e.removal of a leaking underground fuel tank and contaminated soil.. However, source removal is impractical in most cases. It is here that treatment options come into play.

When choosing a water treatment plan it is important to keep in mind operating and maintenance costs. Also, remember what needs to be removed from the water. Some chemicals may be easily removed using a filter, while others may need a chemical pump. In either case, the best choice is to contact a professional.

Home Water Treatment System
A water treatment resource dedicated to providing a non-jargon guide to various home water treatment and filter systems.

Drinking Water
Examine your drinking water, it should appear clear and bright. If it is discoloured, cloudy or has an unwanted taste or smell you should contact your local water company and have your water tested.

Drinking Water Standards
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs or primary standards) are legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems. Primary standards protect public health by limiting the levels of contaminants in drinking water. Visit the list of regulated contaminants with links for more details.

Drinking Water Information
A comprehensive resource for anyone searching for information about the safety and quality of their drinking water.

Taking the Lead and Copper Rule to Task
When testing in 2003 found higher-than-allowable lead levels in the District of Columbia's drinking water, it hit awfully close to home for some law makers, prompting three U.S. legislators to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate how well the EPA regulates lead levels in drinking water.