contamination

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But access to clean water remains a challenge in many parts of India, especially in summer, due to reasons including water shortages, groundwater contamination and infrastructure gaps.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

One concern is that washing could create a lead-containing residue inside machines, which might need to be cleaned to prevent releasing contamination into wastewater.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The team also examined whether a common aquatic plant in the region, Salvinia auriculata, could help reduce this contamination.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Despite being a highly regulated part of the American food industry, infant formula is still too susceptible to contamination.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Scientists knew they had to keep their cultures free from bacterial and viral contamination, and they knew it was possible for cells to contaminate one another if they got mixed up in culture.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot