Does EPA recommend the use of water purification devices if people are worried about contamination?
EPA believes that a public water supply or a private well that meets the Federal drinking water standards provides drinking water which is safe for human consumption. Individuals should make a judgement as to whether they are willing to invest resources on a water purification device for additional peace of mind. 10. Am I at risk of being exposed to PCBs and DDT/DDE by eating fish? The fish we eat can come from many different environments. Some fish are harvested by ocean fishing vessels; others are freshwater fish caught in lakes, rivers, and streams, or raised in ponds on aquaculture establishments. Most fish sold in the grocery store and in restaurants come from the ocean and are much less likely to have detectable levels of PCBs and DDT/DDE than freshwater fish. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors the safety of fish sold at retail establishments and those shipped in interstate commerce. When PCBs and DDT/DDE are detected in commercially sold species, they usually o
