Drinking Water Issues in the Pacific Northwest

Authors

Robert L. Mahler, University of IdahoFollow
Robert Simmons, Washington State UniversityFollow
Fred Sorensen, University of AlaskaFollow

Volume

43

Issue

6

Abstract

This article contains drinking water information from a region-wide survey designed to collect base line data about water issues in the Pacific Northwest. The major findings were: (1) over 90% of survey respondents feel that their home drinking water is safe for consumption, (2) minerals were the most often cited pollutants in drinking water supplies, (3) approximately 25% of residents have installed filters on their sink faucets to improve water quality, and (4) over 25% of residents use bottled water for drinking purposes. These survey results will be used to develop relevant drinking water educational programs for citizens of the Pacific Northwest.

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Recommended Citation

Mahler, R. L., Simmons, R., & Sorensen, F. (2005). Drinking Water Issues in the Pacific Northwest. The Journal of Extension, 43(6), Article 14. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol43/iss6/14