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a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.
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Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Graywater from showers and kitchens, sewage from onboard systems and industrial runoff can contain chemicals and contaminants that harm marine life and degrade water quality when not treated effectively.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria or other contaminants, according to the FSIS.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
This is the first study looking at the effect of these contaminants on sharks in the Bahamas, the researchers said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Graywater from showers and kitchens, sewage from onboard systems and industrial runoff can contain chemicals and contaminants that harm marine life and degrade water quality when not treated effectively.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria or other contaminants, according to the FSIS.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
This is the first study looking at the effect of these contaminants on sharks in the Bahamas, the researchers said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt 
: something that contaminates
Medical Definition
contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt
: something that contaminates
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