What is Water Pollution?
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What is Water Pollution?
Don't panic that your tap water isn't pure water. Every water source contains at least a few minerals. Some people even prefer the taste of drinking water that contains some minerals. Common pollutants and contaminants that we'd like to avoid such as mercury, aluminum and chlorine, are present in tap water in varying amounts depending on where you live and even what time of year it is. Even poisons such as arsenic and cyanide are permitted in small amounts.
Water is designated as polluted when it contains levels of chemicals or other contaminants that make it unsafe to use. You can find a list of contaminants that are considered safe by visiting the EPA Web site.
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