Health Effects Drinking water can become contaminated at the original water source, during treatment, or during distribution to the home. The levels of contaminants in drinking water are seldom high enough to cause acute health effects. ... The get into drinking water when the water source is contaminated by sewage and animal wate, or when well are improperly sealed and constructed. ... Every homeowner who relies on a private well for its drinking water supply and every water provider in this country is at risk for MTBE contamination. ... Seepage overflow into drinking water sources...

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