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2. Water softening - Wikipedia

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   A study found the mean concentration of sodium in softened water to be 278 mg/L. [23] In 2 liters of water—the amount of drinking water typically suggested for an average adult, this constitutes about 22% of the recommended sodium intake by the US CDC and may make a difference to those who need to significantly limit their sodium consumption.

3. Which drinking water is healthiest? The pros and cons of tap ...

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   The Safe Drinking Water Act, which was passed by Congress in 1974, regulates the country’s drinking water supply, focusing on waters that are or could be used for drinking. This act requires ...

4. Chemical identified in drinking water likely to be in many ...

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   The Summary. A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists do not yet know whether the byproduct is dangerous.

5. Drinking water quality in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Studies have shown that there can be more than 80 common contaminants in treated drinking water that may pose a risk to human health. These contaminants fall into two separate categories, acute and chronic effects. Acute effects occur within hours or days of the time that a person consumes a contaminant. [33]

6. Lead contamination in Washington, D.C., drinking water

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   While performing research into premature pipe corrosion for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) in 2001, Marc Edwards, an expert in plumbing corrosion, discovered lead levels in the drinking water of Washington, D.C., at least 83 times higher than the accepted safe limit.

7. Scientists Urgently Warn: Stop Drinking Bottled Water - AOL

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   1. It's Typically Worse Than Tap Water. Bottled water, believe it or not, isn't held to the same standards as tap water. That means harmful chemicals can leach from the bottle, especially if it ...