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Published online 8 April 2005 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news050404-14
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Brass jugs polish off disease
Developing world urged to ditch plastic for traditional pitchers.
Brass water containers could combat many water-borne diseases, according to microbiologists. The discovery suggests that these vessels should be used in developing countries, where people typically view cheaper plastic containers as the better option.
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