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Drinking Water and Human Health

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Drinking Water Contaminant - Arsenic: Arsenic in drinking water can’t be detected by taste, sight or smell. How do you find out if your private well water is contaminated with arsenic?; More...

Drinking Water Treatment - Chlorination: Chlorination may be effective in removing pathogens, including certain viruses and bacteria, from your well water system.; More...

Drinking Water Contaminant - Nitrate: Nitrates in drinking water may cause adverse health effects. What are the sources of nitrate in private drinking water wells?; More...

Drinking Water Contaminant - Pesticides: Several different laboratory tests look for pesticides in drinking water. Each of these tests can detect different kinds of pesticides. How do I know which tests...; More...

Drinking Water Contaminant - Bacteria: What should homeowners know about bacteria and their private well water systems?; More...

Drinking Water Treatment - Activated Carbon Filter: Need an activated carbon filter treatment system for purifying your private well water? Things to consider before buying...; More...

In This Resource Area

PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS

Private Drinking Water System Basics
- Low Yielding Domestic Water Wells
- Well Construction

PROTECTING THE DRINKING WATER SOURCE

DRINKING WATER AND HUMAN HEALTH

MANAGING DRINKING WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS

MANAGING DRINKING WATER QUANTITY: WATER CONSERVATION

Water Conservation In and Around the Home

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Answers from our Experts

July 20, 2012: Do drinking water wells tend to go dry after a period of time?

July 20, 2012: What should I do if my drinking water well goes dry?

July 20, 2012: If I am in an area that is susceptible to droughts, how do I drought-proof my drinking water well...

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