| Polluted groundwater concerns officials | |
| Monday, January 04, 2010 | |
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| SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, CALIF. — According to officials, contaminated groundwater in San Gabriel Valley is safe enough for humans, but not for fish, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported. Perchlorates and other dangerous chemicals used by the aerospace industry were leaked into the groundwater, causing concern among the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local officials, the story stated. A $100 million plan was devised to clean the polluted water and discharge it into the San Gabriel River, but it has faced setbacks as officials are struggling to rid the water of all the contaminants, according to the article. “Although they meet drinking water standards, they don’t meet water quality standards,” said Ray Chavira, a spokesman for the EPA. “It affects freshwater fish and microorganisms and their ability to reproduce. It doesn’t affect humans.” San Gabriel Valley water officials plan to meet with representatives from the EPA on Jan. 7 to discuss several options, the article reported. To read the entire article, click here. For related information, click here. | |
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