What are some of the health risk associated with drinking contaminated water?
If individuals are exposed to high enough levels of a contaminant, they may become ill. Effects can be short-term (where people become sick immediately) and/or long-term (where people get sick after a long period of time). There are many types of health problems that can result from exposure to drinking water contaminants. The type and severity of the health problem depends on the specific contaminant, the level of the contaminant in the water, and the person s individual exposure level.
