L.A. water ranks 83rd

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The quality of Los Angeles' drinking water ranks among the lowest of large U.S. cities and contains nearly four times the average number of chemical pollutants, according to a study released Monday.
"Dana Barftholomew in the Daily News

The environmental report rated Department of Water and Power drinking water at 83rd out of 100 cities because of its cocktail of 30 chemical contaminants.

One cancer-causing chemical exceeded federal legal standards while 14 other chemicals surpassed recommended health guidelines, according to the report

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