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What's In Your Water?

Enter your zip code to see contaminants detected in your local tap water, based on EWG's health-based standards.

32,500+ zip codes · EPA + EWG + PFAS data · 172M Americans covered

EWG vs EPA Standards

The EPA sets legally enforceable limits, but these are often based on economic and political factors, not just health. EWG's health-based limits reflect what scientists say is truly safe for long-term exposure. Many contaminants are "legal" but not healthy.

What You Can Do

If your water has concerning contaminants, options include: high-quality filtration (reverse osmosis for most contaminants), switching to verified bottled water for drinking, or a combination. The solution depends on your specific contaminants.

Most Common Contaminants

Disinfection Byproducts

95%+

Formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Found in almost all treated water.

Chromium-6

89%

The 'Erin Brockovich' chemical. Carcinogenic, found in 250M+ Americans' water.

PFAS

45%+

'Forever chemicals' from non-stick coatings and firefighting foam. Don't break down.

Arsenic

40%

Naturally occurring carcinogen. Higher in groundwater-fed systems.

Lead

33%

From aging pipes. No safe level. Causes developmental damage in children.

Nitrate

30%

From agricultural runoff. Linked to cancer and blue baby syndrome.

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