DRINKING WATER
Get to know your drinking water.
You fill a glass. Make dinner. Pack a water bottle for the day. Water is part of caring for yourself and the people you love.
Water Savvy helps you understand the available information about your drinking water supply, with knowledge from the water experts at True Elements.
LET’S LOOK TOGETHER
Start with what the information says.
Let’s look at a drinking water example. Start with the condition and score, then open the proof to see what supports them.
The condition and score
Start with a description in everyday words. The score helps sum up the available water information.
The evidence behind it
Look at what was measured and how the results compare with the benchmarks shown. Open more detail when you want it.
The source and dates
See where the information came from and when it was reported. That helps you understand what the answer covers.
You can begin with the summary and learn more at your own pace.
More about how Water Savvy worksFor illustration only. Examples shown do not represent live readings or alerts. Water conditions change, and the information you see will depend on your location, available sources, and when those sources were updated. Check dates and local guidance before making decisions about water use or safety.
YOUR WATER AT HOME
Your water supply is part of the picture.
A report about your water supply is a useful place to start. Pipes and fixtures in your home can also affect the water that reaches your glass.
Water Savvy helps you understand reported information. It does not test the water from your tap.
If a utility supplies your water
Your water provider’s report can help you learn about your supply. If you have a question about your home’s water, your provider can help you find the next step.
Find a water quality reportIf you use a private well
A nearby public water score does not describe your well. Your local health department can help you find testing advice for your area.
Learn about private well waterKNOWLEDGE YOU CAN BUILD ON
Get familiar with the water you use every day.
Start with home. Look at the summary, then open the evidence behind it. Come back as new information becomes available. Over time, the words and numbers become more familiar.
True Elements brings water expertise to this process, helping turn complex information into something you can use. With Water Savvy, you can learn what to look for and feel more confident asking your next question.
DRINKING WATER QUESTIONS
A few things worth knowing.
Water Savvy helps explain available information about your drinking water supply. It does not test your tap water or guarantee that it is safe. For a current drinking water advisory, follow your water provider or local health department.
It is a report from your water provider about the water it supplies. It can describe the water’s source, test results, and how those results compare with drinking water standards. You may see it called a Consumer Confidence Report.
EPA guide to water quality reportsNo. Read the evidence to see what was measured. A missing result does not mean a substance is absent. Different reports may cover different substances and dates.
Update timing depends on the source. A report may describe tests taken earlier. Look at the dates to understand when the water was tested and when the information was published.
Yes. Plumbing can affect water after it leaves the public supply. For example, some pipes and fixtures can release lead. Ask your water provider or local health department about testing if you have a concern.
EPA information about lead and plumbingStart with the water at home.
Get Water Savvy and take a closer look at the water you use each day.
