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POV S38E8 — The Age of Water
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POV•Season 38•Episode 8

The Age of Water

7.7/10 · 14 votesSep 8, 202590 min

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 38•−1.2 vs season avg

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When three children die of leukemia in a rural Mexican community, two mothers partner with a scientist to investigate their water supply. Their discovery of dangerous radioactivity leads to community backlash and government denial, revealing how deep aquifers harbor ancient nuclear traces from the last

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Episode Summary

"The Age of Water" is episode 8 of POV season 38. It scored 7.7/10 from 14 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.9). It aired on September 8, 2025.

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