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  1. Do drinking water wells tend to go dry after a period of time? Updated: July 20, 2012
  2. What should I do if my drinking water well goes dry? Updated: July 20, 2012
  3. If I am in an area that is susceptible to droughts, how do I drought-proof my drinking water well? Updated: July 20, 2012
  4. Can there be pesticides in our drinking water supplies? Updated: April 18, 2012
  5. In addition to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), are there other federal laws that safeguard the quality of drinking water? Updated: April 18, 2012
  6. How can I help protect my community drinking water? Updated: November 23, 2011
  7. Are chemicals commonly found in nature less toxic in drinking water than synthetic chemicals? Updated: August 05, 2010
  8. How does a well actually work to supply drinking water? Updated: August 05, 2010
  9. What are the five most common sources of contamination for local drinking water supplies, according to system operators? Updated: August 05, 2010
  10. Can drinking water be safe in one area of a community water system and not in another area of the same community? Updated: August 05, 2010
  11. What are organic compounds and are they dangerous in my drinking water? Updated: August 05, 2010
  12. What are persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and can they be found in drinking water? Updated: August 05, 2010
  13. What are asbestos-cement pipes, and are they safe for carrying drinking water under the streets? Updated: August 05, 2010
  14. What are nuisance organisms in drinking water? Updated: August 05, 2010
  15. In towns and cities, what is the major cause of pollution of drinking water sources? Updated: August 04, 2010
  16. Are there more pollutants in drinking water today than there were 25 years ago? Updated: August 04, 2010
  17. My drinking water contains traces of chromium. What is chromium? Updated: August 04, 2010
  18. Are there any federal programs available to help finance the repair or replacement of household drinking water wells? Updated: August 04, 2010
  19. Will nearby large volume well systems for irrigation or other purposes impact home drinking water wells? Updated: August 04, 2010
  20. Does the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom always mean the drinking water is contaminated? Updated: August 03, 2010
  21. My drinking water well water has fecal coliform contamination. What are the most likely sources of these bacteria? Updated: August 03, 2010
  22. Why does all municipal water need to be treated so extensively if we use only a portion of it as drinking water? Updated: August 03, 2010
  23. What percentage of the U.S. population is served by public drinking water supplies that have optimal fluoride levels for preventing tooth decay? Updated: August 03, 2010
  24. As a private well owner, should I have my drinking water well tested? Updated: August 03, 2010
  25. What should I do to ensure the safety of my own drinking water well? Updated: August 03, 2010
  26. Should you contact health care providers if you feel you have a health problem that might be related to drinking water? Updated: August 03, 2010
  27. What can I do around my home to protect my drinking water well? Updated: August 03, 2010
  28. What are ions and their relationship with drinking water? Updated: June 23, 2010
  29. What are some of the indicators of drinking water well contamination from a septic system? Updated: June 23, 2010
  30. What is the purpose of the vulnerability assessment (VA) that a drinking water utility must perform? Updated: June 23, 2010

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