A bit of water jargon that you may come across from time to time is the term “MCL,” which stands for “maximum contaminant level.”

When it comes to one's tap water, there are some people who believe a contaminant in any amount makes the water not safe. We can assure you, as a water consumer, that there are many protections in place that should give you confidence when pouring yourself or your family a glass of tap water.

Consumer Confidence Reports provide utility customers with valuable information about their drinking water.

We are happy to be celebrating such an important week with so many across North America.

Here at DrinkTap.org, we like to remind readers to make informed decisions when it comes to drinking water.

December 16 is the 43rd anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

August is National Water Quality Month.

Last week an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released an update to its “National Drinking Water Database”.

A clever and perhaps misleading Pur water filters TV campaign puts a fine point on the importance of being informed about your tap water quality.