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Water Quality

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Aquatic Toxins

Florida’s waterways are an important part of the state’s environment and economy, but they can be affected by toxins.

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Florida provides regulations, monitoring, and testing of public drinking water systems, private wells, and chemical contamination to protect human health.

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Florida regulates public swimming pools and bathing places to enforces rules for sanitation and safety standards that protect the public.

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