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Tampa’s drinking water tainted with antibiotics, other contaminants	<<>
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
TAMPA — Tests recently conducted on Tampa’s water supply showed low levels of antibiotics, nicotine byproducts and a chemical used for metal plating, photography and firefighting foams, The Tampa Tribune reported. Officials maintain that although the presence of contaminants is alarming, their levels are miniscule and Tampa’s water is safe to drink, according to the article. Dee Ann Miller, a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, said, “At this time, no research has shown that concentrations of these substances reported in recent studies pose a threat to drinking water supplies. Research is ongoing, especially on the effects of multiple chemical constituents at low concentrations.” To read the entire article, click here. For related information, click here.
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