Most communities in America use chlorine for public water treatment

Trihalomethines, by-products of chlorination, are suspected carcinogens

Water agencies and Federal health officials have determined that water-borne contaminants like crypto-sporidium, bacteria, giardia and viruses are also an immediate concern.

History has shown that as contaminants increase in water supplies, quality standards have been lowered due to inability to combat the increased problem.

EcoQuest makes no claim that these substances are in all water supplies, or that everyone's water is contaminated. We simply recommend everyone get a water quality test to ensure family safety. Some contaminants may not be harmful, but do we want them in our water?

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