Copper in Drinking Water: Health Risks, EPA Guidelines, Testing & Filtration

Copper pipes that can contribute copper to drinking water

Copper is an essential mineral that the human body needs in small amounts. However, too much copper in drinking water can cause health problems, particularly at elevated concentrations. Copper contamination is also relatively unusual because it often doesn’t originate at the water treatment plant—it can enter drinking water as water travels through household plumbing. If […]

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