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Many people may know that DEET is detected in many rivers and lakes around the world. Now a report from the Chicago Sun-Times has found it in the cities drinking water. In testing performed around the country in the last month, of drinking water supplies-pharmaceuticals, flame-retardants and plastic have all been shown in some degree in the water.
April 21, 2008 6:53 AM | Category: Water