Health, Is Your Tap Water Contaminated? How is Tap Water Tested?

How is tap water tested for contamination? Why is testing for contamination important to you? Most of us know that industrial waste, agricultural run-off, animals and human beings contribute to the hazardous contaminants that are in our water supplies. Most of us realize that some of these contaminants flow out of our faucets every day. Some of them cause waterborne illnesses that can sometimes be fatal. Some contribute to long-term health problems. Many of them increase an individual’s risk o