Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency sets health standards for more than 90 contaminants in public water systems, including chemicals and microbes.
55% : The Environmental Protection Agency says that filters can reduce PFAS levels, but urges people to contact their local water service provider as an initial step if they have concerns.
54% : The EPA is among the agencies offering resources for people with private wells.
51% : The EPA advises that many household activities like flushing toilets and washing clothes don't require treatment, so cooking and drinking are typical uses to consider.
46% : But the EPA notes that no level of lead is safe, so people may want to use filters even where alternative water sources or pipe replacements aren't recommended.

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