Water and Health Advisory Council

11/17/2021

We aim to provide clarity and context to water policy makers, public health professionals & public health professionals to help them navigate complex issues around our nation’s drinking water supply. https://wateradvisory.org/

09/22/2021

"The 1996 SDWA amendments emphasized sound science and risk-based standard setting, addressed microbial contaminants and disinfection byproducts, and strengthened operator certification."

Read more about the Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and their impacts in our Council member blog by Rob Renner.

In the early 1990s, I was privileged to be involved in a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) project to evaluate and provide technical assistance to poorly performing surface water treatment plants. The project involved the evaluation of more than 100 surface water treatment plants in ab...

08/17/2021

Curious about emerging and naturally occurring contaminants in water? Visit our Resources to learn more about all types of contaminants.

Water Advisory Board Resources — ABOUT PFAS — RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND WATER UTILITIES:

08/16/2021

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08/13/2021

This week’s fact in our series:

is constantly being collected, purified, and distributed – we recognize the natural processes involved for the to function on its own.

Water Facts - Worldwide Water Supply - ARWEC - CCAO - Interior Region 10 · California-Great Basin - Bureau of Reclamation

08/12/2021

Here at Water and Health Advisory Council, we are invested in the future of our resources.

Council member Joyce Dinglasan-Panlilio investigated surface waters in the Pacific Northwest region. Read her University of Washington Tacoma journal research on our Blog.

Water & Health Advisory Council — Blog posts for healthy living.

08/10/2021

In recent months, we have seen President Joe Biden and Congress deliberate on plans for America’s future .

These discussions emphasize the importance of science-backed decisions. To yourself on the current state of drinking water and water needs, visit our Resources page.

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08/09/2021

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08/06/2021

Today is the 25th anniversary of the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, a crucial piece of legislation.

In celebration, we are kicking off a weekly series called .

This week, we highlight how 96.5% of the Earth’s water is in our .

https://archive.epa.gov/epa/aboutepa/president-clinton-signs-legislation-ensure-americans-safe-drinking-water.html

08/05/2021

Our Council members are deeply involved in the ever-changing landscape of and research.

Read Council member Joseph Cotruvo’s journal on in terms of legionella growth and plumbing systems on our Blog.

Water & Health Advisory Council — Blog posts for healthy living.

08/04/2021

“Today, water utilities are asked to provide a safety net against hundreds of contaminants in drinking water.”

Council members Chad Seidel and David Garabrant tackle the subject of clean, safe, and affordable drinking for all Americans.

Read their piece’s valuable insights on our Blog.

Water & Health Advisory Council — Blog posts for healthy living.

08/03/2021

Here at Water and Health Advisory Council, we support informed understandings of today’s most pressing water issues.

To learn more about the current landscape of and , visit our resources.

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