Due to surface runoff, chemical contaminates, and various natural parasites and diseases, even the clearest looking stream isn't necessarily safe to drink from. Clean drinking water is an essential public service that helps keep us healthier.

Industry professionals from New Jersey American Water, a private water utility serving 2.8 million customers in the state, gave an overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act. They discussed how clean potable water makes it from a river, lake or stream, and into your home. They also talked about different types of source water, water treatment processes, and some of the regulations that help ensure our tap water is safe to drink.

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