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Jamaica: Deadly Water Sold for Drinking
By Antillean, Sunday, March 14, 2010

A Sunday Gleaner investigation has revealed that three of the untreated water sources being frequented by the water trucks failed a standard bacteria test known in environmental health circles as multiple-tube fermentation.

The results revealed that scores of residents have been drinking dirty water that looks clean.

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