Further reading
Resources
Official sources for drinking water standards, local water quality reports and health guidance.
Trusted sources
Official information
These links go to government agencies that set drinking water rules or publish local water quality data. They open in a new tab.
Federal
- EPA: Ground Water and Drinking WaterThe EPA's main hub for drinking water rules and guidance.
- EPA: Basic Information about Lead in Drinking WaterSources of lead, health effects and how to reduce exposure.
- EPA: PFAS in Drinking WaterThe current status of federal PFAS drinking water rules.
- EPA: Consumer Confidence ReportsHow to find and read your local water quality report.
- CDC: About Lead in Drinking WaterHealth guidance on lead exposure, especially for children.
- CDC: About Legionnaires' DiseaseHow Legionella spreads and who is most at risk.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
- NYC DEP: Drinking WaterNew York City's water supply and treatment.
- NYC DEP: Drinking Water Supply and Quality ReportNew York City's annual water quality report.
- NYC DEP: Monitoring for LeadIncludes NYC's free lead test kit program for residents.
- New Jersey DEP: Division of Water SupplyDrinking water rules and information for New Jersey.
- Connecticut DPH: Drinking Water SectionDrinking water and private well information for Connecticut.
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