Season 1 Episode 8

Bad Water

Air date: Feb 6, 1993

Medical Cases in This Episode

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Case 1

Mercury-Contaminated Water

Mercury from a mine contaminates town water and causes community illness.

Episode shows: Mercury from a mine contaminates town water and causes community illness.
Clinical takeaway: Mercury-Contaminated Water is included because episode evidence supports a concrete clinical or safety-relevant care scenario.

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About the Episode

Dr. Mike threatens a wealthy mining baron when mercury from his mine contaminates the town's water supply and causes illness in the community.

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