Drinking Water Resources - Provides information on the safety and quality of drinking water. Details on contaminants and health effects, particularly on children.
Drinking Water Standards - Several tables showing drinking water standards as set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
The Hidden Dangers of Water - Article on the contamination of drinking water in the US. More than one third of all waterways are reported to be unsuitable for fishing or swimming because of pollution. Most contaminants are sewage and bacteria, fertilizer, toxic metals, oil and grease.
Lifewater International - A resource detailing low cost treatment, storage, distribution and sanitation methods to help the rural poor obtain safe water. Designs require Acrobat Reader.
Trihalomethanes (THM) and Our Water Supply - University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Water Quality Education Resources. health issues related to THM.
Water Pollution - A forum covering water pollution issues, including drinking water, hard water, well water, pond water and swimming pool water discussion.