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Scientists make breakthrough in fight against harmful toxins in drinking water supply: 'Boiling the water or even filtering it won't help'

Scientists have found a water purification method combining ultraviolet light and chlorine that makes contaminated water safe to drink during toxic algae outbreaks, per Phys.org. This discovery ...
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Want fewer microplastics in your tap water? Try boiling it first

Nano- and microplastics are seemingly everywhere — water, soil and the air. While many creative strategies have been attempted to get rid of these plastic bits, one unexpectedly effective solution for ...
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Contaminated water can be hazardous: 5 water purification methods to try at home

A total of 9 people have died in Indore due to the consumption of contaminated water. Indore, recognised as India's cleanest city, is currently facing a health emergency that has affected over 1,400 ...
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Smart Materials for Efficient Water Purification

Smart materials are revolutionizing water purification with adaptive membranes and nanostructures, enhancing efficiency and ...
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Here’s (almost) everything you need to know about filtering tap water

When I ask friends and family why they don’t drink tap water in LA, they give the same vague answer: It’s chlorinated, gross and probably unhealthy. For years, that explanation sufficed, so I did what ...