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Daily Report: Environment

Citing contamination, FDA aims to shut down 2 state fish processors

April 17, 2012, 12:05 AM
Government health and food safety officials are seeking to close down two fish processing plants in California, citing concerns over the spread of bacteria and toxins in contaminated products. So far, there have been no illnesses associated with the two plants. However, government inspectors... + read more
Spotlight: Environment

MULTIMEDIA: Coping with nitrate contamination

March 12, 2012, 5:13 PM
Find out how some families and schools live with contaminated water, what possible treatments could be and more about how water becomes contaminated. + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare, Environment

Water quality boards seek to manage nitrate contamination

December 16, 2011, 11:55 AM
It started in 2001 and mostly affected the very young and very old. Peoples’ hair would fall out, their skin would break out in rashes and their eyes would turn red after showers. “That was how people were hurt on the outside,” said Horacio Amezquita, manager of the San... + read more
Spotlight: Environment

Remedies for nitrate contamination anything but quick, cheap

May 14, 2010, 8:05 PM
Millions of Californians have been exposed to harmful levels of nitrates in their water over the past 15 years. Many rely on private wells that have no public health oversight, while cities have spent millions on water treatment plants. + read more
Spotlight: Environment

Nitrate contamination spreading in California communities

May 13, 2010, 10:05 PM
Millions of Californians have been exposed to harmful levels of nitrates in their water over the past 15 years. Many rely on private wells that have no public health oversight, while cities have spent millions on water treatment plants. + read more
Spotlight: Environment

Solving the problem of nitrate contamination

May 13, 2010, 9:50 PM
Farmers and state officials are exploring solutions to nitrate leaching in heavily impacted parts of the state, including solutions that go beyond paying millions of dollars for a treatment plant. But some proposals are more controversial than others. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare, Environment

How the nitrates project was reported

May 13, 2010, 9:50 PM
California Watch reporters spent more than a year analyzing nitrate contamination. Read about the reporting and testing process. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare, Environment

VIDEO: Nitrates in the water

May 13, 2010, 9:35 PM
Visit families who can’t drink water from the tap and a school without water fountains because of nitrate contamination. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare, Environment

VIDEO: How nitrates enter the drinking water

May 13, 2010, 9:35 PM
Learn more about the nitrogen cycle and how nitrates enter the water supply. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare, Environment

INTERACTIVE: How blue baby syndrome works

May 13, 2010, 9:20 PM
Blue baby syndrome occurs when infants or small children ingest water contaminated with nitrates. Examine how it occurs. + read more
Spotlight: Environment

How have nitrates affected my community?

May 13, 2010, 5:46 PM
Is the water in my area contaminated? How do I get my water tested for nitrates? Find out how to get information on your local water supply. + read more
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Data: Environment

MULTIMEDIA: Coping with nitrate contamination

May 13, 2010, 12:01 AM
Find out how some families and schools live with contaminated water, what possible treatments could be and more about how water becomes contaminated. + read more
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