50 years ago, U.S. drinking water sparked health and safety concerns
Excerpt from the November 16, 1974 issue of Science News
The discovery of potential cancer-causing agents in U.S. tap water led to the Safe Drinking Water Act — a law that continues protecting public health.
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EPA to study tap water carcinogens — Science News, November 16, 1974
There is evidence that clean drinking water in some localities may contain carcinogenic compounds.