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Report: Long Island has most contaminated water in NY

Long Island's water has the highest levels of certain dangerous chemicals in the entire state, according to a report from New York Public Interest Research Group.

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Report: Long Island has most contaminated water in NY

Long Island's water has the highest levels of certain dangerous chemicals in the entire state, according to a report from New York Public Interest Research Group.

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