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Water contamination
Water contamination in Black communities doesn't stop at Flint or Jackson
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Jun 19, 2023
"When I was traveling throughout the South, I visited 11 cities. Every single city had water problems, had a water boil notice within the last year, or had reported having brown water trickling through their faucets," said reporter Adam Mahoney.
In buildings closed by virus, stagnant water can become dangerous
May 27, 2020
Flushing toilets while buildings are empty is essential to safeguard plumbing systems from harmful bacteria.
Corporate infighting leaves New Jersey residents unsure who will clean up chemical contamination
by
Scott Tong
Jul 18, 2019
Corporate infighting in an environmental liability suit has residents of a New Jersey township worried if their soil and water will be cleaned up.
Flint isn't the only city with lead poisoning problems
by
Tony Wagner
Dec 19, 2016
A Reuters investigation found thousands of areas with higher lead levels.
Flint schools face a long-term lead problem
Jan 28, 2016
Flint's public schools already faced a $10 million budget deficit before the lead crisis.
One family's struggles with Flint's water problems
Jan 14, 2016
Lead and copper contamination has sparked disease and devastation in the city of Flint
Contaminated river leaves businesses at a standstill
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Mukta Mohan
Aug 11, 2015
Rafting companies along the Animas are facing the effects of the mine spill.
For public good, not for profit.
'No one will declare the water safe' in West Virginia
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 12, 2014
Residents and business owners continue to use bottled water in wake of last month's chemical oil spill
Details emerge about the company behind the chemical spill in West Virginia
Jan 13, 2014
After a chemical spill last week, West Virginia is working to flush away contaminants in the water. But where is the regulation?