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Scientists think chlorine added to purify the water may be combining with organic substances not removed during filtration to form the dangerous substances.
Long-term exposure to these chemicals has been linked with an increased risk of cancer.
EPA recently set standards for lead and PFAS , or forever chemicals, which have been linked to myriad health problems.
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