Many people find their water too hard, too cloudy, too odorous, too funny tasting, or they have health concerns for themselves and their children.
Individuals contaminate, too. Some believe storm sewers, septic tanks or empty lots are safe dumping grounds for home chemicals such as used car oil and cleaning solvents. Disposed this way, these contaminants can find their way into the water supply. In addition, in both rural and suburban areas, pesticides and fertilizers are posing water quality problems. In some regions, the contamination is widespread.