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britannica.com
https://www.britannica.com/science/water-pollution
Water pollution | Definition, Types, Causes, Solutions, & Images ...
Water bodies can be polluted by a wide variety of substances, including pathogenic microorganisms, putrescible organic waste, fertilizers and pesticides, toxic chemicals, sediments, heat, petroleum (oil), and radioactive substances. Several types of water pollutants are considered below.
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who.int
https://www.who.int/news/item/16-12-2025-who-highl…
WHO highlights health risks and opportunities in the global waste crisis
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report, Throwing away our health: the impacts of solid waste on human health – evidence, knowledge gaps and health sector responses, warns that poorly managed solid waste is driving a public health crisis and calls for urgent action to protect people and the environments they live in.Globally, the volume of municipal solid waste is growing at an ...
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globalfoodconsumers.org
https://www.globalfoodconsumers.org/food-safety/un…
Understanding Heavy Metal Contamination in Food Products
Heavy metal contamination in food has become a growing concern worldwide. Reports of lead in spices, arsenic in rice, cadmium in chocolate, and mercury in fish often raise alarm among consumers. While heavy metals occur naturally in the environment, increasing pollution, industrial activities, and poor farming practices can elevate their levels in food. Understanding how heavy metals enter our ...
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cdc.gov
https://www.cdc.gov/drinking-water/causes/index.ht…
What Causes Tap Water Contamination | Drinking Water | CDC
Tap water can get contaminated by human or animal poop, natural or man-made chemicals, or other sources. If your tap water is contaminated, do not drink it. Contact your health department for advice about how to make it safe to drink. Germs and chemicals can get into tap water:
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newsweek.com
https://www.newsweek.com/colorado-river-water-cont…
Americans most affected by Colorado River water contamination: report ...
Experts have revealed that the Americans most vulnerable to water contamination from the Colorado River are minority and low-income groups.
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https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/papp…
Pappas Announces Clean Water Agenda with Reintroduction of Three Bills ...
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced three bills to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination and hold polluters accountable: his bicameral, bipartisan Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), the bipartisan PFAS Research and Development Reauthorization Act with Congressman Brian ...
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fiveable.me
https://library.fiveable.me/key-terms/introduction…
Contamination - (Intro to Public Health) - Vocab, Definition ... - Fiveable
Contamination refers to the presence of harmful substances or pollutants in air, water, or soil, which can negatively impact environmental quality and human health.
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borderreport.com
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Study: Sewage contamination sickening border residents Study: Sewage ...
Studies have shown that contaminated water that splashes on rocks or is churned by the surf in the ocean, releases dangerous gases such as Hydrogen sulfide into the air.
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epa.gov
https://www.epa.gov/ccl/types-drinking-water-conta…
Types of Drinking Water Contaminants | US EPA
The Safe Drinking Water Act defines the term "contaminant" as meaning any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water. Therefore, the law defines "contaminant" very broadly as being anything other than water molecules. Drinking water may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.
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vnews.com
https://www.vnews.com/2025/12/06/mycoremediation-p…
Mushrooms could help address NH chemical contamination problem
Angela Graves proposes using fungi to clean up forever chemical contamination in Merrimack, N.H. as an experimental and natural solution.