contaminant
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These values indicate that only a small portion of the total contaminants actually leaches out under conditions mimicking oral contact.
From Science Daily
Arsenic continues to be one of the most common chemical contaminants in drinking water.
From Science Daily
Among them, an estimated 20% are exiled from standing homes, trapped in an endless cycle of testing, remediation and reevaluation for toxic contaminants — and met with resistance from insurers at every turn.
From Los Angeles Times
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said three weeks after the disaster that the spilled contaminants killed an estimated 44,000 fish, mostly small ones such as minnows.
From Seattle Times
The Environmental Protection Agency continued monitoring the air around the derailment Friday, but officials said the agency hasn’t found any worrisome levels of contaminants or particulate matter.
From Seattle Times
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