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The Los Angeles Wildfires Have Created Another Problem—Unsafe Drinking Water


Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local supplies. Multiple water authorities in north Los Angeles have issued Do Not Drink notices.

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