The first ever nationwide assessment of chlorination byproducts in drinking water, released by the Environmental Working Group and U.S. Public Interest Research Group, shows that more than one hundred thousand women are at elevated risk of miscarriage or of having children with birth defects because of chlorination byproducts (CBPs) in municipal tap water.
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Some Tapwater Risky in Pregnancy
MSNBC | January 8, 2002
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In a Glass of Water, A Mother's Worst Fear; In Hampton Roads, Studies of Miscarriages Cause Concern, Spark Lawsuits
The Washington Post | February 10, 2002
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New Study Warns Pregnant Women Millions Drink Contaminated Water
Women's Health Weekly | January 31, 2002
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Chlorinated tap water called risk for pregnant women
San Francisco Chronicle | January 9, 2002
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Tap water chemical risky for the pregnant
Reuters | January 9, 2002
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State's water imperils mothers, activists say
Chicago Sun-Times | January 9, 2002
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Chlorine in water may imperil pregnancies
Los Angeles Daily News | January 9, 2002
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Millions tap into dirty water
USA Today | January 9, 2002
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Study: Contaminated Water Consumed
Associated Press | January 8, 2002