From what I gather (anyone feel free to correct me) the US doesn't have as good programs or regulations to protect drinking water sources. In Europe you will fr

From what I gather (anyone feel free to correct me) the US doesn't have as good programs or regulations to protect drinking water sources. In Europe you will frequently see areas where actions that could pollute ground water are prohibited, ranging from restrictions on what you are allowed to build and store to what is allowed to drive through the area. In the US this is more difficult to do. There is the Clean Water Act. But that only really covers navigable waters, or a lesser degree all surface water. But it doesn't protect ground water. Then there is the Safe Drinking Water Act which sets standards for how safe the water out of the tap has to be. But how do you get safe water if it's difficult to protect your water source? Chlorine is the cheap and effective answer.