Brainerd's need to boil water puts spotlight on lack of chlorination
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Brainerd, Minn., residents are boiling their water for the fifth consecutive morning. That's because bacteria was found in the city's water supply last week. Brainerd is one of a few larger Minnesota cities that do not chlorinate drinking water. The choice leaves the system more vulnerable to contamination. But some say it's worth the risk.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Scott Magnuson. He is the superintendent of Brainerd Public Utilities.
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