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What It's Like To Not Have Running Water During A Pandemic

Thwarting the coronavirus means washing hands and staying hydrated. That's not easy for the 2 million Americans still without plumbing in 2020.
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Erin Brockovich Goes After Trump Administration For Chemical Deregulation Plan

The environmental activist spoke out after reports the EPA may stop regulating two toxic chemicals seen in tap water.
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Amoeba From Tap Water In Neti Pot Tied To Fatal Brain Infection In Seattle Woman

"The message we want people to hear is that if you use the neti pot, you should not use tap water directly," a CDC expert said.
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No More Bottled Water For Flint, As Michigan Declares Taps 'Restored'

The whistleblower who exposed elevated blood lead levels in Flint children says the decision is premature.
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Even The Perception That Tap Water Is Unsafe Can Harm Poor People's Health

Tap water is the best way to stay hydrated. But it's not so simple for some.
By Shereen Lehman, Reuters

Officials Warn Flint Residents That Some Areas Have Higher Lead Levels Than Filters Can Handle

Tests began in the last week in December, and 26 sites out of about 4,000 showed the higher levels.
By Mike Householder and Jeff Karoub, AP