Safe Drinking Water Act Latino and African American populations are at higher risk of exposure to drinking water contaminants. Contaminants found in the drinking water of such communities include nitrates, coliform, and lead, which have been linked to cancer, reproductive health problems, gastrointestinal illness, and other health problems. One study found that levels of contaminants in the drinking water of two Nebraska Native American reservations were significantly higher than regional contaminant levels. Another study found that Latino residents in Tucson, Arizona, had higher than average levels of contaminants in their drinking water, which were linked to higher rates of cancer and neurological disorders among
Safe Drinking Water Act An airline with a non-complying aircraft must restrict public access to the on-board water system for a specified period. Sources of drinking water include both underground waters and surface waters. By 42 U.S.C. § 300j–13 each State is to delineate the boundaries of areas public water systems use for sources of drinking water. Within each source area the origins of regulated contaminants are to be identified in order to determine the susceptibility of the public water systems. This information can help communities understand the risks to their sources of drinking water. The SDWA includes a whistleblower protection provision. Employees in