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EWG Tap Water Database update shows hundreds of contaminants widespread in U.S. tap water

This year’s update to the Environmental Working Group’s Tap Water Database shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with harmful chemicals, heavy metals and radioactive substances. Many of these contaminants are at levels far above what scientists consider safe.

Harmful heavy metals: Why they’re in tap water and how to reduce your exposure

Trump administration moves to weaken landmark PFAS protections in drinking water, putting millions at risk and letting polluters off the hook

PFAS tap water protections for almost 19 million Californians at risk if EPA weakens limits

Do you need to test for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in your home’s tap water?

Fluoride in drinking water: What we know about its safety and risks

Cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water put 122M Americans at risk

Key California Assembly committee advances bill to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Farming and Tap Water

For millions of Americans, tap water comes with an unwanted dose of toxic contaminants that come from the use of pesticides, fertilizers, animal wastes and other substances in farming...