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Contaminant
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Potential Health Effects from Ingestion of Water
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Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
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Bromate
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Increased risk of cancer
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Byproduct of drinking water disinfection
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Chlorite
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Anemia; infants & young children: nervous system effects
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Byproduct of drinking water disinfection
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Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
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Increased risk of cancer
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Byproduct of drinking water disinfection
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
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Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer
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Byproduct of drinking water disinfection
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