EPA requires U.S. airlines to test tap water used onboard

In a 2004 study, EPA claimed that tap water from 15% of 327 planes tested positive for coliform bacteria. Although coliform bacteria themselves are not typically harmful, incidences in water are generally considered strong indicators that more dangerous pathogens are also present. The same 2004 EPA ...

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