Lukol Directory: Science: Environment: Water Resources: Drinking Water

California Urban Water Use
Regional and statewide urban water use estimates derived from a database comprised of annual DWR surveys of urban water agencies used for urban water use forecasts.
http://www.waterplan.water.ca.gov/landwate...

Awwa Research Foundation
International nonprofit organization sponsoring research on delivery of safe and affordable drinking water. Information on topics such as water treatment and distribution, groundwater management, monitoring, and cryptosporidium and other waterborne pathogens.
http://www.awwarf.org/

Natural Resources Defense Council
Resources on drinking water, from levels of Arsenic in drinking water to the quality of bottled water.
http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/default...

National Drinking Water Clearinghouse
NDWC offers technical assistance and information about drinking water treatment, management, distribution, infrastructure, Safe Drinking Water Act regulations, and ground, surface and water conservation for America's small, rural communities.
http://www.ndwc.wvu.edu

TEX*A*Syst -- Blackland Research Center Water Sciences Laboratory
TEX*A*Syst helps rural residents take decisive actions to preserve the quality of their drinking water, prevent water pollution, and protect health.
http://waterhome.brc.tamus.edu/texasyst/

Bacteria/Microbe - Contaminant Interactions
USGS applied environmental engineering research project which focuses on monitoring of pathogens in US water supplies. Site tells how environmental microbiology is done, and describes facilities, capabilities, collaborators. Some online articles.
http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/bacteria/

Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)
Professional association serving state drinking water programs.
http://www.asdwa.org/

CBC Backgrounder: Water Treatment Methods
Primer on drinking water treatment, particularly methods used in Canada's public water supplies.
http://cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/wate...

Nevada Source Water Protection
Public education resources about water contaminants, their health effects, sources, management options, and how communities can protect their drinking water sources.
http://www.unce.unr.edu/swp/default.html

Drinking Water and Health Basics
U.S. EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water information on drinking water and health, including the National Primary Drinking Water Standards, fact sheets on specific drinking water contaminants, and guidance regarding Cryptosporidium for people with compromised immune systems.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwh/index.htm...

Lifewater Canada
Trains Nationals to drill safe drinking water wells and build water pumps (handpumps).
http://www.lifewater.ca/

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies [AMWA]
Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies [AMWA] - The site features items of interest in the fields of drinking water regulation and legislation, the Safe Drinking Water Act, Source Water Protection, Watershed Assessments, Drinking Water Treatment, and Competitiveness issues for Public Utilities.
http://www.amwa.net/

Magnesium in Drinking Water
Describes the health benefits of magnesium.
http://www.mgwater.com/

U.S. EPA Drinking Water Standards Program
Existing and proposed U.S. standards for drinking water quality, standards enforcement, and current initiatives to evaluate the safety of specific substances in public water supplies.
http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/standards.html

Arsenic in Drinking Water
EPA compendium of research related to determining safe levels and setting new standards.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic/index...

Vinny's NC Water Supply & AQ Related Material
Information on public water supply, environmental reviews, links to files, and other information.
http://www.geocities.com/ncsrf/

Water Quality Association
WQA is an international trade association representing the household, commercial and industrial water quality improvement industry.
http://www.wqa.org/

King County Drinking Water
A technical summary about where they get their drinking water in King County, who manages drinking water, and how it is managed.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/watersup/waterw...

Sulfate in Drinking Water
Sulfate is a naturally occurring constituent in water. Site presents information on research by the U.S. EPA Office of Drinking Water into health aspects of sulphate in water.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/sulfate.html

South Central Texas Regional Water Planning
SCTRWPG has been reviewing and evaluating water supply options for South Central Texas. Technical reports, presentations, general information, surveys, maps, and a guestbook can be found on this site.
http://www.watershedexperience.com/

Wilkes University Drinking Water Helpguide
Information on common drinking water quality concerns, such as: bacteria, lead, toxic metals, giardia, coliform, MTBE, arsenic, organic chemical, rotten odors, taste problems, and iron bacteria.
http://www.water-research.net/helpguide.ht...

Drinking Water Resources
Provides information on the safety and quality of drinking water. Details on contaminants and health effects, particularly on children.
http://www.cyber-nook.com/water/

Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Offers water quality reports, list of board of directors, and information about the Safe Drinking Water Act.
http://umvrwb.com/

National Drinking Water Clearinghouse
Information primarily for and about small community drinking water systems. Includes fact sheets, educational materials, and information on water treatment technologies successfully used in small U.S. community water supply systems.
http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc/ndwc_index.ht...

American Water Works Association
A source of news and information for professionals in the water industry.
http://www.awwa.org/

My Water Supply
A site to allow individuals and classrooms to discover, photograph, journal and share their local water supply with the world.
http://www.mywatersupply.org/

California Water Association
A consortium of investor-owned water utilities providing water utility services to customers throughout California. Site has information on drinking water standards, water treatment, and related topics.
http://www.calwaterassn.com/

Sub Topics:
Ground Water
Cryptosporidiosis
Water Utilities
Water Testing
Filtration and Treatment
Equipment and Storage
Backflow Prevention


Related Topics:
Science: Biology: Microbiology: Environmental Microbiology: Aquatic Microbiology
Science: Environment: Environmental Health
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Society: Issues: Health: Water Treatment



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