September 2, 2008 
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Q: How can I find out what is actually in my tap water?
A: If your water is from a water utility company, you should be able to get a free copy of test reports that show whether or not certain toxic substances are in the water. While these reports are helpful,they don’t include a large number of other toxic substances that may be in the water.
Q: If I want to get a more comprehensive test of my water, will my city or county health agency, or other health agency pay for it?
A: In general, no unless someone in your family has become sick and your doctor suspects water is the cause.
Q: How do I get a comprehensive test of my water?
A: You will have to pay for testing by a private laboratory. While most tests labs charge very high prices, there are several automated labs that offer low-cost, comprehensive testing.
Q: So should I have my tap water tested?
A: It is often possible to infer a great deal about your water from information already on hand, but to be on the safe side, if you have legitimate concerns, testing is advisable. Once you have those test results, you should get a purifier or a water filtration system that will remove any specific pollutants that you now know are in (or have been in) your tap water, and one that will also remove the most of all the many kinds of pollutants that may be in your water.
September 6th, 2008 at 3:22 am
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