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Study Shows Drinking Tap Water Poses Risk For Cancer
Next time you go to grab a drink of water from the faucet, you might want to think twice.
According to a new study, there may be cancer-causing products in tap water. That’s according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group.
WTVO details -
Researchers say they found 22 carcinogens, including arsenic, uranium and radium in tap water. The watchdog group says there may be a health risk even through most tap water meets the legal standards put in place by the federal government.
You can check out the entire study and all of its details here.
Might want to grab a water filter on your way home from work. Better safe than sorry.
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