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Trace Amount of Radiation Found in Massachusetts Rainwater

By Lisa FlamMar 28th 2011 – 8:31AM

Massachusetts officials are testing drinking water supplies after a routine sample of rainwater collected in the state showed low levels of radiation that likely originated from Japan's crippled nuclear plant. Public health officials said the sample did not affect the water supply but said further testing was being done...

Background on rainwater

Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated—that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity.

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