In response toThe New York Times’ articles on contaminated tap water, the Water Quality Association urges consumers to explore installing final contaminant barriers in their homes.

In response toThe New York Times’ articles* on contaminated tap water, the Water Quality Association urges consumers to explore installing final contaminant barriers in their homes.

Filtering systems in the home provide the highest technology available to treat drinking water, according toPeter J. Censky, executive director of WQA. Less than 2% of all water consumed is ingested by humans, making these “point-of-use” systems the most cost-effective and environmentally-friendly available. Home filtering systems act as a final contaminant barrier and can further purify water for drinking.

WQA provides Gold Seal certification for products that remove a variety of contaminants. These products are tested according to independently developed standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Also, consumers can find locally certified dealers by visitingWQA’sFind A Water Professionalfeature. Dealers are certified though rigorous study and testing. More information about contaminants is also available atWQA’s Water Information Library, which includes a search function.


*Legal Tap Water May Still Be UnhealthyandMillions in U.S. Drinking Dirty Water