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Mystery chemical in drinking water finally identified

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Mysterious chemical byproduct in U.S. tap water finally identified

Scientists have identified the byproduct of a chemical used to disinfect tap water and prevent waterborne illnesses. Researchers urge testing for toxicity.

Mystery Chemical in US Drinking Water Could Be Risk to Hundreds of Millions

A newly identified compound in tap water that had eluded scientists for decades prompts safety concerns for a third of Americans.

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Scientists Concerned About Unknown Levels of Toxicity in Chemical Common in U.S. Drinking Water

The effects of a chemical that’s produced when water is treated for viruses and bacteria are unknown, but there's a clear "similarity to other toxic molecules"

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Common water disinfectant creates potentially toxic by-product: Study

Scientists finally managed to identify the mystery chemical in treated water after 40 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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New details emerge on BioLab fire that forced thousands to shelter outside Atlanta

Federal authorities have released an update on the investigation into fires at the BioLab chemical plant near Atlanta.

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See which 17 brands made ‘Toxic Hall of Shame’ for using ‘dangerous’ chemicals — Chipotle, Trader Joe’s get Fs on report card

Also getting an F is Inspire Brands, the parent company for Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s ...

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Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out retailers in time for holiday shopping

Major retailers are failing to protect consumers from hazardous chemicals and plastics in the products they sell, according ...

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What experts say about tap water amid new concerns

Despite the identification of a new chemical and the presence of an old chemical, fluoride, in drinking water, experts said ...

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