U.S. Drinking Water: Regulation, Contamination, Human Health Issues and
What You Can Share with Your Patients

Compared to third world countries, the United States has some of the cleanest drinking water in the world. But despite this, U.S. drinking water has become increasingly contaminated with a variety of chemicals known to be harmful to human health. From industrial run-off, air pollution, old and/or broken infrastructure, outdated regulation, the influx of modern-day chemicals, and lack of public awareness...the toxic contaminants found in U.S. drinking water are now a growing source of both acute and chronic illness, affecting millions of unsuspecting residents across the U.S.
This talk will take a brief look at the history and current laws and regulation surrounding drinking water, monitoring and oversight of municipal water, wells vs. municipal water, drinking water testing, common contaminants and their risks for human health, climate change challenges, filtration options, safe transport of drinking water, and what we CAN DO to create safer drinking water for ourselves, our families and our patients.