Private Drinking Water Supplies, $10
by K. Manci, M. Sailus, L. Wagenet, Northeast Regional Agricultural
Engineering Service NRAES-47,ISBN 0-935817-22-0, 8 x 11 paper bound, 60 pages
More than 14 million households in the U.S. depend on their own well, spring, or cistern
to supply water for home use. This publication can help property owners understand the factors
that affect water quality. It also includes EPA drinking water standards, information on water
testing, the impact of land use on water quality, and options for obtaining a safe drinking water
supply. It also contains a list of contaminants found in drinking water and possible sources,
chronic health effects due to contaminants, and water quality guidelines for livestock and poultry.
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