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a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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Remember: Tap Water Is Not Sterile What Are The Risks of Drinking Unclean Tap Water?
Drinking tap water that contains unsafe levels of contaminants can lead to certain health issues, including gastrointestinal illness, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 12 June 2024
Mary Ruth’s third-party tests all products for ingredient accuracy and lack of potential contaminants (like heavy metals).
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
For instance, hair samples can be contaminated by environmental lead as well as contaminants in artificial hair treatments like dyes.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 May 2024
Ethyl ester: This is one of the most common forms of fish oil in supplements and medications and is created by exposing the fish oil to ethanol to remove contaminants and concentrate the EPA and DHA.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 12 June 2024
Mary Ruth’s third-party tests all products for ingredient accuracy and lack of potential contaminants (like heavy metals).
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
For instance, hair samples can be contaminated by environmental lead as well as contaminants in artificial hair treatments like dyes.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 May 2024
Ethyl ester: This is one of the most common forms of fish oil in supplements and medications and is created by exposing the fish oil to ethanol to remove contaminants and concentrate the EPA and DHA.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 2 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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