The links below provide a wealth of information about drinking water, wastewater treatment, water conservation, and environmental education. All links will direct you to a web site outside of charlestonwatercom by opening in a new browser window. To submit a link, e-mail us!

Drinking Water & Wastewater Information

Drinktap.org
This is a one-stop-shop for consumer information about tap water. Produced by the American Water Works Association, this interactive site provides lots of information about drinking water.

SCDHEC's Water Homepage
The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control regulates water utilities to ensure public health protection. This site features information on water regulations, frequently asked questions, and more!

US EPA's Water Homepage
From water quality regulations to a list of watersheds, the US Environmental Protection Agency's water homepage provides information on all topics related to drinking water and our water environment.

WaterSense Program
Learn about water efficient products and how to save water from the official homepage of the US EPA's WaterSense Partnership Program.

H20.org - Home Tour
Take an interactive tour of your home to find out where you use the most water and how to reduce your use!

Liquid Assets Documentary
This documentary about the critical state of our nation's water infrastructure was produced by Penn State and aired nationwide on public television. Site features educational resources.

Students & Teachers

WaterSense for Kids
A fun, interactive site designed to teach kids about water conservation. Features an interactive game and associated activities for teachers.

US EPA Water Sourcebooks - K-12 Water Curriculum
Water curriculum for teachers, produced by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

US EPA Water for Kids web site
Direct link to the EPA's Water for Kids web site, which features cool activities!

Water Environment Federation - K-12 Curriculum
K-12 curriculum for science teachers on the topic of water. Produced by the Water Environment Federation.

World Water Monitoring Day
A non-profit outreach initiative designed to educate students about water quality. School groups can order testing kids and perform basic water quality tests and submit them to a national database.

National Environmental Education Week
A non-profit initiative that promotes environmental education. Includes curriculum resources related to water.

American Museum of Natural History - Water Resources for Educators
Great resources for teachers to use in the classroom to illustrate the properties of water.

KnowH20.org
Fun and interactive site designed for kids and teachers.