Water Quality Threatened In Major U.S. Cities

NRDC studies 19 municipal water systems and finds that pollution, old pipes and outdated treatment threaten tap water quality.

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June 12, 2003, 12:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

This June 2003 NRDC study of drinking water quality in 19 U.S. cities finds that pollution and deteriorating, out-of-date plumbing are sometimes delivering drinking water that might pose health risks to some residents -- and unless steps are taken now, tap water will get worse. The report issues grades to each municipal water system studied in three problem areas -- water quality and compliance, source water protection, and right-to-know compliance -- and outlines a plan for protecting the nation's drinking water supply.

Thanks to Michael Dudley

FULL STORY: What's on Tap? Grading Drinking Water in U.S. Cities

Thursday, June 12, 2003 in Natural Resources Defense Council

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