Public health importance of safe drinking-water

WOW was my first reaction when I saw how much water earth holds. Over one billion people don't have access to clean water and it reminds me of how fortunate and blessed we are to have access to clean water. I am sure this video (Water Facts) will come to my mind tomorrow morning as I am having my coffee.

I was familiar with aquifers, however, I did not know at most of our surface water comes from aquifers. Groundwater is also essential as it is one of the Nation's most important natural resources. i often forget about groundwater because it is not something that we visually see such as rivers and the ocean.

Clean water is a basic right that everyone should have. The Clean Water Act is important because it protects water sources and public health. Although some of us have clean and safe drinking water at home, in the United States, the quality and safety of our drinking water continues to be an important public health issue. Therefore, we must improve public health education about drinking water risks, specifically education for public health and health care professionals. In order to make this happen, we must promote sufficient funding for federal and state drinking water programs.

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