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Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says
Newly Identified Chemical In Drinking Water Could Be Toxic, Study Says A newly discovered compound in drinking water has raised questions about its potential health risks.  The chemical, known as chloronitramide anion (Cl–N–NO₂⁻), was found in all samples from 10 US drinking water systems that use chloramines, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday, Nov. 21. The research, led by Julian L. Fairey, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas,  identified chloronitramide anion as a decomposition product of inorganic chloramines, which are commonly used to disinfect municipal water supplies.  The study estimates …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff
Missing Non-Verbal, Autistic 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Pond Near Maryland Home: Sheriff The tale of a missing 5-year-old child suffering from autism in Charles County ended in tragedy when he was found dead in a nearby pond, investigators confirm. An hours-long search for Miles McMahon came to its conclusion on Sunday night when the non-verbal, autistic child was found in the water not far from his house, according to the sheriff's office. McMahon was reported missing at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 from the 1000 block of St. Pauls Drive in Waldorf, where he was last seen skipping in the front yard. Miles McMahon Charles County Sheriff's Office Family members searc…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter
Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter First responders in Maryland came to the rescue of a group of swimmers who found themselves in a perilous position on Sunday afternoon, officials say. Ten people were removed from the Potomac River by crews in Montgomery County and Fairfax County after they were stranded on an island and their kayak went rogue and floated downstream. Today, at 228pm, @mcfrs Swift Water Team members were dispatched for a group of people stranded on an island, after their red kayak floated downstream. While assisting those swimmers, 911 received another call for a person in the water near Blockhouse Point.…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Child Dies At Hospital After Being Found In Maryland Waters Missing Child Dies At Hospital After Being Found In Maryland Waters
Missing Child Dies At Hospital After Being Found In Maryland Waters Marcel Traore, 6, has died at an area hospital after going missing in Baltimore County and later located during a search of Lynch Cove on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 9 a.m. on June 21, first responders were called to the 2000 block of Inverton Road in Dundalk, where there was a reported missing child near a boat ramp, prompting an extensive search and recovery effort in the area. DUNDALK,MD *LARGE SEARCH* INVERNESS PARK BOAT RAMP - PD/FD SEARCHING WATER AND SHORELINE FOR MISSING 6 YO MALE AUTISTIC CHILD - K9 TRACKED TO THE BOAT RAMP - BOATS AND RESCUE SWIMMERS DEPLOYED #BREAKING — Al…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break A Boil Water Advisory has been issued in the Montgomery County area after a water main break, officials say. WSSC Water issued the advisory after a break on a 12-inch pipe that runs along MacArthur Boulevard in the Cabin John/Glen Echo area, Thursday, Aug. 11. The advisory will affect around 2,200 customers in the affected area. Officials suggest that customers should bring their water to a rolling boil for one full minute before cooling it. Officials are urging customers to practice this before utilizing water for the following activities: Drinking  Brushing Teeth Washing produce/…

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by Annie DeVoe