Water Contaminants and Your Health

Clean and safe drinking water is an important part of a healthy environment and protecting public health. Many of us depend on groundwater as our primary source for drinking water — whether we use a private well, public water supply, or some other groundwater source.

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Topics/Programs:
Water Quality/Well Testing: Information about contamination problems in private drinking water wells, and how to test your well water.

Drinking Water Protection: Information about MDH's efforts to ensure the safety of public water supply systems.

Well Management: Information about standards, permits, and contractors for the construction and maintenance of wells and borings.

Hazardous Chemicals in the Environment: Information about MDH's investigation of health hazards from chemicals released into the environment.

Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Drinking Water: Information about MDH's investigation of newly identified chemical hazards and threats to drinking water.

Guidance Values and Standards for Contaminants in Drinking Water: Information about state guidance and federal standards for use in evaluating contaminated groundwater.