10. Kentucky – Persistent water contamination from past coal slurry spills.
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9. West Virginia – Ongoing issues from the 2014 chemical spill.
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8. California – Over 385 failing systems with contaminants like uranium.
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7. Washington – Contaminated by stormwater runoff and toxins.
States With the Worst Tap Water
7. Washington – Contaminated by stormwater runoff and toxins.
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5. Arizona – Phoenix has the highest levels of chromium-6 and PFAS.
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4. North Carolina – High PFAS contamination in water systems.
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3. Texas – Leading in public water violations.
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2. New York – High contamination levels reported across the state.
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1. New Jersey – Lead pipes and high levels of TTHMs, HAA5, and arsenic.
States With the Worst Tap Water