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Each year on March 22, World Water Day attracts international attention to the conservation and development of freshwater resources.

Water is the foundation for life. Learn more about the vital role safe water plays in our lives and what CDC is doing to address challenges to our water supply.

Drought is a natural phenomenon in which rainfall is lower than average for an extended period of time. Periods of drought can result in inadequate water supply and can lead to public health problems. Take action and learn how drought can impact your health and the health of your family.

The Health Studies Branch (HSB) leads CDC’s Clean Water for Heath Program (CWH), focuses on drinking water sources that are not regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act. CWH conducts activities in three areas: water-related exposure and outcome research, the Private Well Initiative, and technical assistance and outbreak response.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

The Environmental Health Services Branch provides the practice-based research, training, technical assistance, and evidence-based guidance needed by state, tribal, local, and territorial environmental health practitioners to prevent environmental exposures and protect health.

CDC provides information for survivors and clinicians on tsunami health and safety concerns including flooding, disease outbreaks, food safety, water quality, and cleanup.

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a method used to extract natural gas and oil from deep rock formations known as shale. Using this method, drilling operators force water, sand, and a mix of chemicals into horizontally drilled wells, causing the shale to crack and release natural gas or oil.