July 2021
· 2 min read
We can’t always take it for granted that the water we are drinking is clean.
You may want to read your water quality report.
Your water report reveals what's really happening in your pipes — where your water comes from and how it is treated before it gets there.
You may be asking, “Where do I find my water report?” And, “How do I understand it?”
Your water report contains a chart with a detailed breakdown of all the contaminants found in your town’s public drinking water. Don’t be intimidated by the codes and abbreviations.
Since you’re probably not a scientist, your water report initially can seem daunting and complex. But it is worth learning how to read it because it will help you decide if or what kind of water filter would be a good choice for you and your family to make your drinking water quality the best it can be.
We get these questions all the time, so here are some helpful tips and expert advice from our water systems experts at NSF: