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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Unsafe Water?

    How safe is the chlorinated water that comes out of the tap-- for pregnant women or anyone else? Is bottled water any better? The DWP is issuing warnings-- but what's the real risk? Is information about public health being properly handled?

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 12, 1998 • 1 min read

    Dr. Shauna Swan: Chief of the reproductive epidemiology section, California Department of Health Services. Author of the studies on chlorine byproducts in water and miscarriage risk S. David Freeman: General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Lynne Lear: Los Angeles resident, works in advertising sales, pregnant with second child Chris Dunn: Vice President marketing, Hinkley and Schmitt, bottlers of drinking water Paul Schwartz: Director of National Campaigns, Clean Water Action Dr. Frank Bove: Senior Epidemiologist, Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry. Has done research on drinking water contamination of THMs and birth defects Tammy Brown: Interim Principle, Nicolas Junior High School Steve Clare: Founder and Executive Director, Venice Community Housing Corporation

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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