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How to Know If Your Drinking Water Is Safe

Lead and carcinogens have been found in drinking water in several cities. A new tool can help you find out if one of those cities is yours.
Many drinking water systems across the U.S. contain contaminants that may pose health risks.
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released a that allows users to check the safety of drinking water where they live. With just a ZIP code, the database delivers information about the contaminants found in the water utility serving that region. Release

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