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Fertilizer runoff disproportionately harms low-income communities’ drinking water. Treatment is expensive.

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest August 26, 2021January 20, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Researchers are trying to find more cost-effective solutions.

Andrew Rehn of the Prairie Rivers Network presents the report 'Cap and Run: Toxic Coal Ash Left Behind by Big Polluters Threatens Illinois Water' at a news conference at the Illinois state capitol building in Springfield
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Report shows toxic contamination at coal ash sites throughout Illinois

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Illinois environment agency cites energy company for alleged contamination

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Big farms, frac sand mines could feel force of judge’s groundwater ruling

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