contamination
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By identifying where water enters the system and tracing how it moves, researchers can help managers pinpoint contamination sources and reduce the risk of future disruptions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Smith said SWW had responded rapidly once the contamination had been discovered, had deployed "substantial personnel" and provided "substantial financial remediation" to those affected.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape also reached a $10 billion settlement in the United States in 2023 over contamination of water supplies.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Joy Chen, executive director of Eaton Fire Survivors Network, called on federal officials to release the full report and provide additional resources to address elevated contamination.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The longer the food remains in storage, the greater the danger of contamination.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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