A water contamination lawsuit is a lawsuit that alleges that you or a loved one have been harmed by water contamination. 

This can include exposure to chemicals, bacteria, or other contaminants in drinking water. Many times, these water contamination lawsuits are filed in response to health problems that developed after people were exposed to contaminated water. If you believe that you or a loved one has been harmed due to water contamination, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

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Who can file a water contamination lawsuit?

To file a water contamination lawsuit, you must be affected by the water contamination in question. This means that you must have suffered an injury as a result of the water contamination. You also must prove that the water contamination was the cause of your injury. 

Who is liable for water contamination?. In order to file a water contamination lawsuit, you have to prove that the water contamination was caused by one of the following: the municipality, an individual, or a private corporation. 

The municipality may be liable if it negligently allowed contamination of your drinking water and thereby violated its obligation to provide safe drinking water for its residents. The municipality may also be liable for failing to monitor or test drinking water for contaminants.

What kind of damages can I receive from a successful lawsuit?. There are two main types of damage you can receive in a successful lawsuit: compensatory damages and punitive damages.