Arsenic in Your Drinking Water

Resource Type:

Print Materials

Author:

EPA, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water

Publication Date:

2007

URL:

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic/pdfs/fs_arsenic_justthefactsforconsumers.pdf

Keywords:

arsenic, drinking water contaminants, arsenic exposure, arsenic contaminants, testing for arsenic, safe drinking water

Abstract:

This piece provides “Just the Facts for Consumers“ on arsenic in your drinking water.

Geographical Emphasis:

National

Ecological Emphasis:

Multiple Ecosystems

Target Audiences:

Adult(s), Educators, Households

Water Topics - SubTopics:

Pollution Assessment And Prevention - home and community
Drinking Water And Human Health - hazardous substances, monitoring groundwater (emerging issue), private water supplies

Educational Purpose:

Information Resource (One Way)

Contact Information:

EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791
Arsenic in drinking water:
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic
Arsenic health effects:
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs2.html
Your private well:
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/privatewells

Ordering Information:

EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791
Arsenic in drinking water:
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic
Arsenic health effects:
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs2.html
Your private well:
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/privatewells