Valigra, Lori,

How Safe Is the Water?. Lori Valigra. - Christian Science Monitor, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 24, Environment, 1522-3205; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: How Safe Is the Water?, Dec. 30, 2004; pp. n.p..

This article examines the safety of drinking water in the United States, noting that emerging pollutants including "industrial chemicals, human and veterinary drugs, feces, natural and synthetic hormones, microorganisms, detergents and even fire retardants" (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) are showing up more routinely in "America's rivers, aquifers, and other freshwater sources that supply an estimated five out of six Americans."

1522-3205;


United States Environmental Protection Agency


Cryptosporidium
Drinking water--Contamination--Lead content
Drinking water
Drinking water--Standards
Municipal water supply
Water-supply
Water-supply--Forecasting

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