Drinking Water and Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)

Ground water serves as a source of drinking water for approximately 50% of the United States. In 1992 more than 10% of community water wells and more than 5% of rural domestic wells were contaminated with one or more substances – primarily agricultural pesticides. More than 1% of the wells were contaminated in excess of health limits. Waterborne diseases account for 80% of all illnesses in ... ................
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