Emerging pollutants are compounds—microplastics, oils, dyes, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, etc.—that end up in aquatic ecosystems and can pose an environmental and health risk. These pollutants, ...

There are thousands of types of these synthetic compounds ... As for New York City, pollutants in the drinking water system included hexavalent chromium, chloroform and various disinfection ...

A survey of nearly 50,000 water networks nationwide revealed a staggering 324 different contaminants flowing out of American taps — with detectable levels of various pollutants showing up in nearly ...