Discussion on the Centre of Disease Control and Environmental Protection Agencies

In the world, the US has one of the safest supplies of water. In the United States, it is EPA or Environmental Protection Agency that regulates tap water.

Drinking water varies with places and it depends on the condition of source water, and the treatment that water receives. However, it should meet the regulations of EPA.

Even though the supplies of tap water in the US are recognised to be one of the safest around the globe, it is possible for water contamination to occur. There are different contamination sources including:

·         Malfunctioning of wastewater treatment systems.

·         Manufacturing processes.

·         Practices of local land use.

·         Naturally occurring minerals and chemicals.

·         Sewage releases.

In addition to it, drinking water which is not treated properly or which seems to travel through an inefficiently maintained system of distribution might also become the cause of contamination. The prevalence of some specific contaminants in water is capable of leading to health problems including neurological disorders, reproductive issues, and gastrointestinal illness. Immuno-compromised persons, the elderly, pregnant women, young children, and infants might be susceptible to illness.

Water Testing: It is the EPA that sets regulations and standards for the levels and standards of more than ninety contaminants in drinking water including cryptosporidium, slamonella, and E.coli.

EPA: The EPA or Environmental Protection Agency was established by President Richard Nixon’s executive order. It is a US federal government’s agency whose mission is concerned with protecting environmental and human health. Its headquarters are in Washington D.C. and it is accountable for creating laws and standards that promote the health of environment and individuals.

EPA was actually created in response to public environmental concerns that acquired significant momentum in the mid-20^th century. From the creation of EPA, it has had the objective of conserving and protecting the natural environment, and improving the health of individuals by researching the impacts of and imposing limitations on the utilisation of pollutants. The use of pollutants and chemicals, distribution, processing, and manufacturing are regulated by the EPA. It enforces its standards and findings through sanctions, fines, and other procedures.

CDC: CDC or Centres of Disease Control and Prevention is accountable for the handling and management of spread of different infectious diseases. In addition to it, it also offers assistance and consultation to other international agencies and nations for assessing in the improvement of their disease control and prevention, health promotion activities, and environmental health.