Drinking Water Problems: MTBE
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- August 31, 2021
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Overview
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, a gasoline additive commonly known as MTBE, can contaminate ground water and cause health problems for those exposed to it for a long time. However, filtering devices can remove this and other additives from well water. (3 graphics, 4 pages)
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