water contamination
Coverage of water contamination in the Nexus archive.
- What the Data Says About Rhode Island’s 7-year Takeover of Providence Schools
Rhode Island's state takeover of Providence Public Schools (2019) shows measurable progress, including improved student attendance, test scores, and graduation rates. The state invested nearly $984.6 million in capital improvements, including six new/renovated schools and water fountains addressing lead contamination. However, a Johns Hopkins report highlighted persistent systemic issues like inequities and ineffective practices.
- With Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup underway, Bass calls for resources and accountability
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed executive orders to accelerate cleanup of a Boyle Heights warehouse fire that left 85 million pounds of frozen food rotting, causing foul smells and pest concerns. Lineage, the warehouse owner, is removing debris and managing pest control, while agencies monitor air and water quality.
- ‘More water than fuel’: Driver says contaminated gasoline left her stranded for hours in new car
A South Carolina driver reported being stranded after purchasing contaminated gasoline from a TA gas station, resulting in $1,273 in repair costs for her new Subaru Forester Hybrid. The incident prompted a complaint to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, which oversees fuel quality and has documented 132 cases of contaminated fuel since January 2023.
- KWA, Kochi Corpn. to conduct joint inspection over alleged water contamination
KWA and Kochi Corporation will conduct a joint inspection following reports of water contamination. Around 60 residents from Kadavanthra, Panampilly Nagar, and Perumanoor divisions experienced diarrhoea and vomiting after consuming KWA-supplied drinking water.
- Mining giant polluted Quebec waters for over a decade before $100M fine. What took so long?
A global mining company was fined $100 million for contaminating Quebec's Côte-Nord waters over a decade, marking the highest fine of its kind. Experts highlight the challenges in regulating Canada's mining sector despite the landmark penalty.
- US agency proposes rolling back rules for safe disposal of toxic coal ash
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed weakened regulations for coal ash disposal, reversing previous Biden-era rules. Advocates warn the changes could increase risks of water contamination and toxic exposure. The Trump administration previously sought to ease groundwater protection standards for coal ash sites.