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I read that organic chemicals are dangerous. What are they, and why doesnt the water company remove them from the water?

April 26, 2017chemicals COMPANY dangerous organic read remove water

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I read that organic chemicals are dangerous. What are they, and why doesnt the water company remove them from the water?

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Organic chemicals contain carbon and hydrogen atoms linked together. Sugar is a common organic chemical, so not all organic chemicals are bad for you. Some, like gasoline, diesel fuel, and solvents, are carcinogens, that is, they may cause cancer. Conventional water treatment plants typically do not remove dissolved chemicals from the water, only particulate matter, such as bacteria and cysts.