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a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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Other escaped contaminants can cause cancer and, even at low levels, neurological damage and reproductive and developmental harm, according to the regulatory agency.
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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
In small rural communities across the state, the water pumped from wells contains harmful levels of contaminants including naturally occurring arsenic, bacteria from sewage leaks, nitrate from animal manure, fertilizers or other sources, and carcinogenic chemicals.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Natural waters such as rivers, lakes, and oceans have germs and contaminants, which can cause illness.
—Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
If the water has a strong, unpleasant smell or taste, it might have been inadequately treated or contain contaminants.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 12 June 2024
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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
In small rural communities across the state, the water pumped from wells contains harmful levels of contaminants including naturally occurring arsenic, bacteria from sewage leaks, nitrate from animal manure, fertilizers or other sources, and carcinogenic chemicals.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Natural waters such as rivers, lakes, and oceans have germs and contaminants, which can cause illness.
—Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
If the water has a strong, unpleasant smell or taste, it might have been inadequately treated or contain contaminants.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 12 June 2024
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt 
: something that contaminates
Medical Definition
contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt
: something that contaminates
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