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CDC National Survey: Drinking Water Contaminant Occurrence Across US Public Systems

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Comprehensive CDC survey documenting contaminant prevalence across US public water systems. PFAS detected in 45% of tap water samples. Multiple contaminants present simultaneously in most systems. Source · cdc.gov

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Comprehensive CDC survey documenting contaminant prevalence across US public water systems. PFAS detected in 45% of tap water samples. Multiple contaminants present simultaneously in most systems.

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Authoritative government source documenting contamination scale. Foundation citation for all contamination claims.

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