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Researchers warn 'purified' Cape Town sea water will be contaminated

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Mail & Guardian (South Africa)

Publication Date
2018-01-18

After the City of Cape Town spends at least half a billion rands to build desalination plants, the “purified” seawater these produce will have been cleared of little more than floating nappies and junk before it is declared safe to drink — despite the presence of organisms such as E. coli — South African researchers have warned.

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https://mg.co.za/article/2018-01-18-00-sea-water-is-a-health-risk-say-profs