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Tests set on water in Los Angeles after study ranks L.A.’s water 83rd out of 100 citie

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on December 23, 2009 at 6:05 am

From the Los Angeles Daily News:

“On the heels of a report claiming Los Angeles’ tap water is among the worst in the nation, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday ordered the supply retested.

The county’s Environmental Toxicology Lab, along with public works and public health officials, will re-test the water; confer with state, city and Metropolitan Water District officials; and report back to the board within 90 days.

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich said he introduced a similar motion several years ago to test for high levels of chromium 6 in local water supplies. As a result, the state and federal government are working to remove the contaminant.

“This recent report indicates we still have poor water quality and so I’ve asked the county to do another review to ensure we put public health in the forefront and restore the quality of water so it won’t be harmful to one’s health,” Antonovich said. … “

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December 23, 2009 · Filed Under Drinking Water

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