Scientists develop 'powerful tool' for detecting dangerous chemical lurking in drinking water: 'Potentially saving lives'

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Scientists develop 'powerful tool' for detecting dangerous chemical lurking in drinking water: 'Potentially saving lives'

Water quality remains a major issue affecting communities around the world. But while cleaning up large-scale decontamination remains a Herculean task at the moment, for the first time, everyday people will be able to monitor their own supply. Researchers recently unveiled the first prototypes of an optical sensor that is able to detect minuscule levels of arsenic in water.  "Consuming arsenic-contaminated water can lead to severe health conditi…