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HUFFINGTON
02.02.14
Is Your Tap Water Killing You?
More than 300,000 West Virginians
were left without water after a
chemical used in coal processing
contaminated their drinking water.
Though residents (except for pregnant
women) have been given the all-clear
that the water is now safe to drink,
water pollution remains an all too
common problem in many American
communities. If there’s something
off, follow this guide to see what
contaminants could be polluting your
water. If you suspect something’s
wrong, contact your local water utility.
SOURCES: EPA, WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION. PHOTOS: TILFELDIG/STOCK.XCHNG; HUMUSAK2/STOCK.XCHNG
My Water...
...tastes metallic
or bitter and looks...
BLUE
OR
GREEN
DARK
BROWN OR
BLACK
...has no taste
or color, but smells....
LIKE
BLEACH
SWEET
...has no taste,
smell or color but....
I HAVE A
RASH OR
IRRITATED
SKIN
REDDISH
OR
ORANGE
It may contain...
NOTE: TESTING IS THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW FOR SURE IF THERE ARE CONTAMINANTS IN YOUR WATER
I HAVE
OLD
METAL
PIPES