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62 million

The number of Americans who have been exposed since 2004 to drinking water that did not meet at least one commonly used government health guideline intended...

The number of Americans who have been exposed since 2004 to drinking water that did not meet at least one commonly used government health guideline intended to help protect people from disease, according to an analysis by The New York Times.

Tina Trenkner is the Deputy Editor for GOVERNING.com. She edits the Technology and Health newsletters.