The Rensselaer County village of Hoosick Falls, which has been grappling with a chemically - tainted water supply, can now begin flushing
contaminated water lines after the installation of a temporary filtration system.
In the process of fracking, the «toxic soup» of chemicals used to break apart shale rock can leach into underground aquifers, wells and other drinking sources,
contaminating the water lines that flow into hundreds or thousands of local businesses and homes.
Not exact matches
The tribe had sued the Army Corps over its approval of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota, arguing the
line could
contaminate their
water source, the Missouri River.
We know their pockets are being
lined, but will they be supplied with fresh
water when we all have
contaminated water?
Keep kids and animals away from hazards such as downed power
lines and
water that may be
contaminated.
Survey the area inside and outside your home to identify sharp objects, dangerous materials, dangerous wildlife,
contaminated water, downed power
lines or other hazards.