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Tue, Mar 18, 2008
The California Report
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Host: Rachael Myrow
Contaminated Drinking Water
What if you lived in a small town, and your monthly water bill was higher than what people in Los Angeles or San Francisco pay -- and you couldn't even drink the water? That's the case for some Central Valley residents whose water is tainted with nitrates. The most common contaminant in California drinking water, nitrates are related to fertilizer and waste. The biggest problem is in Tulare County, at the heart of the state's farming and dairy belt.
Reporters:
• Sasha Khokha
For more information:
•  Photo Slideshow
End Music
"The Funky Avocado" by Michael Hedges from the CD "Breakfast in the Field" (Windham Hill Records 1017)
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