Trichloroethylene (TCE), a degreasing agent, is one of the most common groundwater contaminants in the United States. A new study reveals TCE can be detected in the breast milk of women living in an area with TCE-contaminated water.

Study First to Quantify TCE in Breast Milk

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Study First to Quantify TCE in Breast Milk