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Possible Chronic Effects

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Because pesticides found in groundwater typically occur in small amounts and because exposure via drinking water can be long term, we are concerned primarily about their potential for causing chronic health problems. The type and severity of any health effect from chronic exposure depends on the type and amount of pesticide ingested.

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