Huffington Magazine Issue 86 | 页面 15

DATA Enter 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