American Cities With the Most Contaminated Water

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15. Virginia Beach, Virginia
> Total score: 37.72
> Health guideline violations score (0-20): 6.88 – 31st worst out of 70 cities
> Most prevalent contaminant compared to other cities: Chloroform – 7th worst out of 70 cities

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14. San Diego, California
> Total score: 37.80
> Health guideline violations score (0-20): 10.00 – 3rd worst out of 70 cities
> Most prevalent contaminant compared to other cities: Strontium – 4th worst out of 70 cities

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13. Atlanta, Georgia
> Total score: 38.00
> Health guideline violations score (0-20): 6.25 – 41st worst out of 70 cities
> Most prevalent contaminant compared to other cities: Total haloacetic acids – 3rd worst out of 70 cities

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12. Norfolk, Virginia
> Total score: 39.10
> Health guideline violations score (0-20): 7.50 – 23rd worst out of 70 cities
> Most prevalent contaminant compared to other cities: Chloroform – 9th worst out of 70 cities

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11. Flint, Michigan
> Total score: 39.17
> Health guideline violations score (0-20): 7.50 – 23rd worst out of 70 cities
> Most prevalent contaminant compared to other cities: Bromodichloromethane – 14th worst out of 70 cities