Issues: Water


Is Your Tap Water Safe?

Scientists estimate that each year up to 7 million Americans become sick from contaminated tap water, which can also be lethal. Pollution, old pipes and outdated treatment threaten tap water quality. Find out if you should be concerned about your tap water, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.




News and Issues Highlights
Water Pollution
Guides, FAQs, facts and news about what you'll find in your water.




How Clean Is Your Beach?
NRDC's annual Testing the Waters report investigates water pollution at beaches across the country.

Restoring the San Joaquin River
#Following an 18-year legal battle, a great California river -- once given up for dead -- is on the verge of a comeback.


Urban Stormwater Solutions
Rainwater that washes over roads, buildings and lawns carries pollution into oceans, rivers and lakes. Cities and developers are using innovative green strategies to combat urban stormwater pollution.


What You Can Do
Choose nontoxic alternatives over harsh chemicals in household cleaners to avoid contaminating local waterways.


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