- American water utilities monitor for more than 100 contaminants and must meet close to 90 regulations for water safety and quality.

- Many North American water systems add small amounts of fluoride to their water supplies to help prevent tooth decay. Child cavity rates have been reduced by 20% to 40% where fluoridation has been implemented.

- Information about what is in your water and where it comes from can be found in your water utility's annual water quality report. Water customers should receive this report every spring. It is also available by clicking here and scrolling down to June 9.