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The SDWA authorized the EPA to promulgate regulations regarding water supply. The major regulations are in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR Parts 141, 142, and 143. Parts 141, 142, and 143 regulate primary contaminants, implementation by states, and secondary contaminants.
Between 2016 and 2021 the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) tested tap water from 716 locations across the United States, finding PFAS levels exceeding the EPA advisories in approximately 75% of samples from urban areas and in approximately 25% of rural areas. [80] In April 2024 EPA published final drinking water standards for six PFAS: PFOA; PFOS
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the primary federal law in the United States intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. [3] Pursuant to the act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to set standards for drinking water quality and oversee all states, localities, and water suppliers that implement the standards.
The majority of Americans get their tap water from ground or surface water that’s monitored and delivered by one of the approximately 50,000 public water systems across the country.
Still, many of these states have no dry communities. Two states—Kansas and Tennessee—are entirely dry by default: counties specifically must authorize the sale of alcohol in order for it to be legal and subject to state liquor control laws. Alabama specifically allows cities and counties to elect to go dry by public referendum. [1]
Bottled water for drinking. An extra jug for washing hands and brushing teeth. Instant coffee, tea, and hot cocoa mix. Shelf-stable juice. Snacks.
In an effort to combat PFAS or "forever chemicals" found in the drinking water of communities throughout the country, the Environmental Protection Agency received $1 billion in federal funding.
Water fluoridation in the United States is common amongst most states. As of May 2000, 42 of the 50 largest U.S. cities had water fluoridation. On January 25, 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first community in the United States to fluoridate its drinking water for the intended purpose of helping to prevent tooth decay.