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Water Pollution: Guides, FAQs, facts and news about what you'll find in your water.

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How to Clean Up Our Water
Guides

Sewage overflows and runoff from farms and city streets close thousands of miles of beaches each year and poison our food supply and drinking water. The good news is that there are many things you can do to help. Here are 12 simple actions to help stem the tide of polluted runoff -- and clean up and conserve our waters.

Beach Pollution
FAQ

Answers to questions including: How widespread is beach pollution? What are the major causes of beach pollution? Can swimming in polluted water make you sick?

NRDC: Pollution-Related Beach Closings and Advisories Remain High in 2007
News

Pollution-related beach closings and advisories across the country rose last year, according to NRDC's 17th annual beach report.

Facts about Pollution from Livestock Farms
Fact Sheet

Facts and figures about pollution from factory farms, which produce staggering amounts of animal wastes that pollute the environment and do serious harm to humans, fish and ecosystems.

Sewage Pollution Threatens Public Health
News

Sewage overflows are creating a public health crisis. Find out how aging sewer systems and Bush Administration rollbacks of environmental law are compounding the problem.

Bottled Water FAQ
FAQ

Answers to questions including: Is bottled water safer than tap water? How can I find out where my bottled water comes from? If I drink tap water should I use a filter and what types of filters are most effective?

Consumer Guide to Water Filters
Guides

Some filters aim to produce clearer, better-tasting water, while others work to remove contaminants that could affect your health. This guide will help you determine what type of filter might be right for your home.

Bringing Safe Water to the World
News

Environmental stewardship can help eliminate the world's biggest health risk -- dirty water.

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last revised 8.21.08