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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
PBS

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 7 · Episode 16

The Water Crisis

Aired Nov 25, 1980at 9PM·55m

Water, water everywhere...but just how useful is it? NOVA travels to the Adirondack Mountains where acid rain is killing many high elevation lakes; to the Mississippi River where chlorine has combined with natural and manmade organic chemicals to form cancer-causing toxic chemical substances; to California, where conservation recycling has had to become a way of life; and to Bedford, Massachusetts, where the town wells have been contaminated by industrial waste.

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When did NOVA Season 7 Episode 16 air?

NOVA Season 7 Episode 16 aired on November 25, 1980 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 7 Episode 16?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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