Links to Resources

At OMNIFilter Corporation, we want you to know as much as possible about the water you drink. Below is a list of resources we have compiled to help you gather this information.




U.S. Drinking Water Contaminant Standards

National Primary Drinking Water Standards — Do you want to know what drinking water pollutants EPA currently regulates? We have compiled a complete list of the 79 currently regulated drinking water contaminants. The list shows the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) permitted in drinking water, as well as the potential health effects and sources of each contaminant.

National Secondary Drinking Water Standards — Does your water smell or look bad? Follow this link to a list of the 15 contaminants that can cause odor and aesthetic problems in drinking water. EPA has established advisory maximum contaminant levels to protect the public from water that could be unpleasant to drink.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA's Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water — Would you like to learn more about how EPA develops drinking water regulations or become involved in the process? Follow this link to EPA's OGWDW, the division that protects drinking water. The OGWDW proposes and implements drinking water regulations and works with states, water suppliers, and others to help ensure that Americans have safe water to drink. On the OGWDW web site, learn about the Safe Drinking Water Act, the regulations that implement it, and other programs that support it. The web site has links to public drinking water supply programs and source water protection programs.

"Water on Tap: A Consumer's Guide to the Nation's Drinking Water" — Would you like an EPA report that talks about the quality of U.S. drinking water safety? This is a free, 23-page report that provides this information in plain English. The report is available to read on-line; to download in Adobe PDF format; or to order by phone or mail.

To order by mail, write to:
Water on Tap #634D
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo, Colorado 81009

To order by phone, call: 719-948-4000 and ask for publication #634D.

For mail or phone orders, allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

"Surf Your Watershed" — Would you like to know where your drinking water comes from? On EPA's watershed web site, learn where your drinking water comes from by locating your watershed on your state's map! Learn about local groups and organizations that are active in protecting your watershed, and access environmental data about your watershed.

Water Organizations

American Water Works Association — Do you want to link to an organization that is dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply? The AWWA web site contains a plethora of information on clean drinking water: technical and educational publications, educational programs and events, safe water programs, and government affairs.

Water Quality Association — Do you want to link to an organization that helps consumers identify companies in the household, commercial, and industrial water quality improvement industry that maintain high standards in the products they sell? The WQA can lead you to companies that have demonstrated professional expertise in water treatment. Their web site contains consumer information such as matching water treatment options to your individual needs.

National Sanitation Foundation — Are you interested in linking to the organization that certifies water treatment products such as OMNIFilters? The NSF is committed to protecting public health and the environment and develops standards for industry to meet this goal. On the NSF web site, learn which water treatment products are certified by NSF, read a consumers' guide to drinking water treatment units, or see a listing of NSF-certified faucets.

Natural Resources Defense Council — Would you like more general information on your drinking water and the environment? The NRDC works to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life — air, land, and water — through research, advocacy, litigation, and public education. Their web site contains several useful reports on drinking water quality to help you make informed decisions about your environment.If you would like your organization listed here, please email us. Include the name of your organization, address, telephone, and a brief description of your mission.