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Wells Are Running Dry in Rural Communities of Color. Is a Fix in Sight?

Daily Yonder

When it comes from the ground, it’s often contaminated with nitrates, arsenic, and pesticides; these contaminants are linked to cancer, lung, and heart disease, among other ailments. Construction crews broke ground in May, and the well is slated for completion in May 2024.