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The Environmental Protection Agency regulations for tap water are "actually stricter than the Food and Drug Administration regulations for bottled water." [81] A study of drinking water in Cincinnati, Ohio, discovered that bacterial counts in bottled water were often higher than those in tap water and fluoride concentration was inconsistent. [81]
[citation needed] Between 60% and 70% of all bottled water is produced in state lines and the FDA can only regulate interstate commerce. [14] Therefore 60% to 70% of bottled water goes completely unregulated in the United States. [citation needed] Standards of identity define types of water for labeling purposes:
EPA poster explaining public water systems and Consumer Confidence Reports. The SDWA requires EPA to issue federal regulations for public water systems. [16] [17] There are no federal regulations covering private drinking water wells, although some state and local governments have issued rules for these wells.
The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $29.6 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality ...
The Safe Drinking Water Act is the principal federal law governing public water systems. [1] These systems provide drinking water through pipes or other constructed conveyances to at least 15 service connections, or serve an average of at least 25 people for at least 60 days a year. As of 2017 there are over 151,000 public water systems. [2]
Ohio polling places have specific rules. Get familiar with them before you vote in the March primaries and the presidential election. Is it legal to hand out bottled water to voters?