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Water Quality During Emergencies: What You Need to Know

Not all water contamination is visible. Here's how to think about water quality during different types of emergencies.

Clear water being poured into a glass — looks clean but may not be

Clear water is not necessarily safe water. During floods, earthquakes, and infrastructure failures, water systems can become contaminated in ways that aren't visible.

Understanding when to be cautious about water quality and how to respond to boil water notices is an important part of emergency preparedness.

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