Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using cleanwaterindex.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.
Description of Service
Clean Water Index is an informational website that presents drinking water quality data sourced from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). The Site is designed to help users understand water quality reports for public water systems across the United States. Clean Water Index does not provide health advice, and the information presented should not be treated as such.
Data Accuracy
The data displayed on Clean Water Index is sourced from publicly available EPA datasets. While we strive to present this data accurately, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on the Site. Government data has inherent limitations, including reporting delays, variations in testing frequency, and periodic revisions. Users should verify critical water quality information through their local water utility or the EPA directly.
No Health Advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes health, medical, or professional advice. Water quality information is provided for general informational purposes only. If you have concerns about your drinking water safety, contact your local water utility or consult a qualified health professional.
Intellectual Property
The original content, design, and code of Clean Water Index are owned by the Site operator. The underlying data is sourced from public US government datasets and remains in the public domain. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site's original content without prior written permission.
Advertising
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Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, including government databases and related resources. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Visiting external links is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
Clean Water Index and its operator shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or adverse outcomes resulting from your use of the Site or any decisions made based on the data or content provided. The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at [email protected].