Every year, environmental health chiefs test drinking water for substances like lead, arsenic, and 'forever chemicals' linked to hormone problems, development delays, and infertility.
Data from 2019 to 2023 shows Alaska, New Mexico, and Louisiana had the dirtiest water. Violations for dangerous substances like copper and bacteria contribute to worsening water quality.
Top states with the worst water quality were Oklahoma and Wyoming, while bottom states were Hawaii, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.
Violations are rising annually, with 15,000 in 2023, reflecting a continued trend from previous years. The EPA tracks water safety violations involving 90 dangerous substances above safe limits.
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