Free Shipping on Orders of $100 or More
Water is our most important resource. All living things are made up of water. Depending on the size, age, and gender, a human is made up of about 60 percent water. Ground water quality can affect our health. The water needs to be clean, and free from harmful bacteria, for us to use it and keep healthy. Depending on where you live in the United States, water can be plentiful or scarce.
Private wells used for individual homes are not regulated by the EPA, but it is the responsibility of the owners to send samples to a water sample testing laboratory. The water’s taste, smell, or color can’t tell you that it doesn’t contain any contaminants. Some of the most hazardous contaminants are undetectable by looks or taste. One particular bacteria that should be checked for annually is coliform, which is commonly found in the environment. Fecal coliform bacteria are found in great quantities in the intestines and feces of animals and people. If coliform bacteria are found in your water, your well may be contaminated with feces or sewage, and there is strong potential for serious illness.
Larger municipalities depend mostly on large quantities of surface water. Surface water is the least expensive method for towns and cities to provide water for their people, but it will likely have more contaminants that need to be removed than ground water. Ground water is naturally filtered through sand and rock, etc. Urban areas that are not situated near freshwater lakes or rivers need to supply their people with well water. With possible industrial pollution present, these areas are of great concern for ground water contamination.
Water quality test labs check water samples for bacteria, arsenic, radon, uranium, iron, manganese, and other naturally occurring chemicals and minerals. If a well is situated near agricultural property, there is the danger of fertilizers, pesticides, and animal excrement seeping through the soil and affecting the ground water. Wells on property near gas stations or industrial businesses are at risk for contamination from petroleum or other chemicals seeping into the ground. Certain contaminants can cause gastrointestinal problems, reproductive problems, or neurological disorders. The very young and very old are especially at risk for health issues. A water sample testing laboratory should recheck the quality of well water annually.
Last Friday night, during a torrential rainstorm, a 42-inch sewer force main near Haverhill’s main pumping station failed. The pipe, which carries wastewater from the city’s main pump station to its treatment plant, dates back to the 1970s.
On June 5, 2026, residents in nearly a dozen neighborhoods in Northwest Washington DC started noticing something wrong with their water pressure. DC Water received calls from customers experiencing low to no pressure at multiple locations at the same time the Fort Reno Pumping Station was experiencing fluctuating power issues, with a full loss of power hitting at around 12:30 p.m.
No state in America has perfectly clean tap water. That is not a dramatic claim. It is simply what the data shows. Based on EPA violation data, contaminant testing, and infrastructure assessments, the states with the most documented tap water problems in 2026 are Texas, California, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts. The most common problems across these states are PFAS, lead service lines, disinfection byproducts, arsenic, and nitrates.
Related Post.
Last Friday night, during a torrential rainstorm, a 42-inch sewer force main near Haverhill’s main pumping station failed. The pipe, which carries wastewater from the city’s main pump station to its treatment plant, dates back to the 1970s.
On June 5, 2026, residents in nearly a dozen neighborhoods in Northwest Washington DC started noticing something wrong with their water pressure. DC Water received calls from customers experiencing low to no pressure at multiple locations at the same time the Fort Reno Pumping Station was experiencing fluctuating power issues, with a full loss of power hitting at around 12:30 p.m.
The States With the Worst Tap Water in 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know
No state in America has perfectly clean tap water. That is not a dramatic claim. It is simply what the data shows. Based on EPA violation data, contaminant testing, and infrastructure assessments, the states with the most documented tap water problems in 2026 are Texas, California, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts. The most common problems across these states are PFAS, lead service lines, disinfection byproducts, arsenic, and nitrates.
The Real Cost of Not Trusting Your Water (And What You Could Do Instead)
About 59 million Americans have access to tap water or a private well and choose not to drink it. Since just before the Flint water crisis began in 2014, the number of adults who avoid their tap water has increased by 40 percent, and among children it’s risen by 63 percent.
This past week, just ahead of Memorial Day, the Surfrider Foundation released its annual Clean Water Report. The headline number was hard to ignore. Years of neglect and underfunding have left the country with an estimated $630 billion backlog in needed wastewater infrastructure repairs and upgrades.
Microplastics on the EPA Watch List: What It Means
The EPA added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list in April 2026. No regulations yet — here’s what that gap means for your drinking water right now.
Scrap Yard Fire in Westport, MA: Test Your Well Now
A scrap metal fire at Mid City Scrap in Westport, MA has private well owners asking questions. Here’s what contaminants to test for — and why timing matters.
Michigan Well Water Testing: What to Test For
2.6M Michigan residents rely on private wells with zero state oversight. See what PFAS, arsenic, and bacteria risks mean for your water — and when to test
The Writing Is on the Wall: PFAS Isn’t Going Away — It’s Getting Bigger
If you’ve read our past coverage of PFAS, you already know the basics. Forever chemicals,
What Just Happened in Kannapolis Should Make Every City Water Customer Think
Last weekend, residents of Kannapolis, North Carolina, woke up to a boil water advisory. The
Your Skincare Routine Has a Water Problem Nobody Is Talking About
The skincare industry is enormous. Dermatologists, estheticians, aesthetics-focused doctors like Dr. Shereene Idriss and Dr.
What Joe Rogan and Dr. Shanna Swan Want You to Know About Phthalates in Your Water
If you caught Joe Rogan’s recent conversation with Dr. Shanna Swan on the Joe Rogan
Related Post.
Last Friday night, during a torrential rainstorm, a 42-inch sewer force main near Haverhill’s main pumping station failed. The pipe,...
On June 5, 2026, residents in nearly a dozen neighborhoods in Northwest Washington DC started noticing something wrong with their...
No state in America has perfectly clean tap water. That is not a dramatic claim. It is simply what the...
