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There's a new generation of water pollutants in your medicine cabinet

  • Written by Lee Blaney, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Every day we each use a variety of personal care products. We wash our hands with antibacterial soaps and clean our faces with specialty cleansers. We wash and maintain our hair with shampoo, conditioner and other hair care products. We use deodorant and perfume or cologne to smell nice. Depending on the day, we may apply sunscreen or...

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