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Fact sheet on Home Water Testing

Title: EPA Home Water Testing Facts
Publication: 816F05013

The Safe Drinking Water Act regulates approximately 150,000 public water systems in the United States. Consumer Confidence Reports are available from your water supplier to see whether the system meets state and EPA drinking water standards. So do you ever need to test your home’s water? Read this fact sheet to find out when to consider home testing.

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