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Tens Of Millions In U.S. Exposed To Unsafe Drinking Water Each Year [1]

"The problem of contaminated drinking water extends far beyond Flint, Mich.

A study found tens of millions of Americans could be exposed to unsafe drinking water in any given year, consuming a wide spectrum of contaminants, including fecal coliform, lead and arsenic.

In 2015, nearly 21 million people relied on community water systems that violated health-based quality standards, according to the study, published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "

Doyle Rice reports for USA TODAY February 12, 2018. [2]

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Source: USA TODAY [2], 02/13/2018
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[1] https://www.sej.org/headlines/tens-millions-us-exposed-unsafe-drinking-water-each-year [2] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2018/02/12/tens-millions-americans-exposed-unsafe-drinking-water-each-year/330516002/ [3] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/environmental-health [4] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/pollution [5] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/water [6] https://www.sej.org/category/region/national [7] https://www.sej.org/taxonomy/term/81