What's causing cancer in rural Southeast Minnesota?
Groundwater contamination is one main suspect. A combination of efforts at the federal and state level could alleviate the problem, but the results might not be immediate, say experts.
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Groundwater contamination is one main suspect. A combination of efforts at the federal and state level could alleviate the problem, but the results might not be immediate, say experts.
Several groups are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to take emergency action to help reduce nitrate levels in groundwater in eight southeast Minnesota counties. The groups contend the voluntary measures
The groups asked the EPA to determine the parties responsible for the contamination and why the state and best management practices haven’t protected the area’s groundwater.
Eleven national and local environmental groups are asking the EPA to take emergency action to reduce nitrate levels in groundwater in Minnesota.
Several groups are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to take emergency action to reduce nitrate levels in groundwater in eight southeast Minnesota counties.