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2. Drinking water quality standards - Wikipedia

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   Drinking water quality standards in Australia have been developed by the Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in the form of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. [8] These guidelines provide contaminant limits (pathogen, aesthetic, organic, inorganic, and radiological) as well as guidance on applying ...

3. Water quality - Wikipedia

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   The National Water Quality Inventory Report to Congress is a general report on water quality, providing overall information about the number of miles of streams and rivers and their aggregate condition. [65] The CWA requires states to adopt standards for each of the possible designated uses that they assign to their waters.

4. Drinking water quality in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The Safe Drinking Water Act requires the US EPA to set standards for drinking water quality in public water systems (entities that provide water for human consumption to at least 25 people for at least 60 days a year). [3] Enforcement of the standards is mostly carried out by state health agencies. [4]

5. pH of Drinking Water: Acceptable Levels and More - Healthline

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   Water with a very low or high pH can be a sign of chemical or heavy metal pollution. Water that doesn’t fall in the “safe” pH range of 6.5 to 8.5, particularly if it’s alkaline, isn’t ...

6. Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico?

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   Takeaway. Tap water is generally safe to drink in the United States and Canada, but you should watch for water advisories released by your local health authority. A breakage in a water line or ...

7. Drinking Water Quality: What You Need to Know - WebMD

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   Give them bottled water or water that's been boiled and cooled. Bring the water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute, or 3 minutes if you're above 6,500 feet in elevation. Looking after plants. Tap ...