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Is our water safe? 

State, local officials weigh in on Associated Press investigation
Jump to full article: Carlisle (PA) Sentinel, 2008-03-13
Author: Jason Scott, Sentinel Reporter

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Small traces of pharmaceuticals have been detected in south-central Pennsylvania drinking water supplies, but officials insist the state's water poses no threat to its residents. . . .

For wells used to supply livestock, four compounds were detected -- two pharmaceuticals, cotinine, a byproduct of nicotine, and diphenhydramine

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