The Water & Health Advisory Council provides clarity and context to water policy makers, public health professionals and the public to help them navigate complex issues and assure protection of our nations drinking water supply from all valid threats.
Research
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) White Papers: Four SciPinion reports written by independent researchers, underwritten and reviewed by the Water & Health Advisory Council.
Resources
Our country has achieved broad successes in the delivery of safe, clean water in support of public health. Here are some resources from trusted organizations that can be used to support science-based decision making regarding safe, reliable drinking water for all.
The Water Research Foundation is the world’s leading water research and innovation organization.
Naturally Occurring Contaminants
The Environmental Protection Agency is an independent executive agency of the U.S. federal government tasked with environmental protection matters.
Overview of Safe Drinking Water in the U.S.
Infrastructure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the national public health agency of the United States.
Waterborne Illnesses & Pathogens
American Water Works Association is an international non-profit, scientific and educational association founded to improve water quality and supply.
Naturally Occurring Contaminants
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry is a federal public health agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences conducts research into the effects of the environment on human disease, as one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health.
Naturally Occurring Contaminants
The Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) is a state-led coalition working to reduce barriers to the use of innovative air, water, waste, and remediation environmental technologies and processes.
The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) is the professional Association serving state drinking water programs.
Emerging Contaminants