Switzerland: Every second household has harmful drinking water
The consumer magazine "K-Tipp" had its readers' drinking water tested for 29 toxic substances. Around half of the samples were positive.
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The consumer magazine "K-Tipp" had its readers' drinking water tested for 29 toxic substances. Around half of the samples were positive.
Even if drinking water is not (yet) scarce in Switzerland, there are already conflicts worldwide over this rare and valuable commodity. Life on earth without water is unthinkable. Reason enough to take care of this vital substance.
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