Scientists Identify Strange Chemical in Drinking Water Across the US
"There must be something in the water!" is something many of us have probably observed at some point. To scientists, though, this suspicion was very real. For four decades, they have struggled to identify a mysterious "phantom" chemical found in almost all drinking water in the US.
Potentially Toxic: Scientists Discover Mysterious New Compound in U.S. Drinking Water
New research reveals the identification of a newly discovered compound resulting from the breakdown of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in drinking water. A team of researchers from the United State
Mystery Chemical in US Drinking Water Could Be Risk to Hundreds of Millions
A newly identified compound in tap water that had eluded scientists for decades prompts safety concerns for a third of Americans.
Mysterious chemical byproduct in U.S. tap water finally identified
Scientists have identified the byproduct of a chemical used to disinfect tap water and prevent waterborne illnesses. Researchers urge testing for toxicity.
Chemical Found Newly-Discovered in Tap Water Could Be Toxic, Study Finds
The recent discovery of a new chemical in drinking water has alarmed scientists after a new study concluded it could potentially be toxic. The new research, published Nov. 21 in the Science journal, examines the potential impact of a previously unidentified chemical byproduct of chloramine
One-Third of the Drinking Water in the U.S. Contains Possibly Toxic Chemical
A November 2024 study shows that nearly one-third of the U.S. drinking water contains the chemical choronitramide anion, which has never been studied.
Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says
A newly discovered compound in drinking water has raised questions about its potential health risks. The chemical, known as chloronitramide anion (Cl–N–NO₂⁻), was found in all samples from 10 US drinking water systems that use
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